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Distance from Braunschweig to Cairo

Straight line

2,994 km
1,860 mi · 1,617 NM

By road

3,989 km
2,478 mi

Travel time

42 h 11 min
flight ≈ 4 h 15 min

Direction

SE 137°
initial bearing

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How far is Braunschweig from Cairo?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,994 km in a straight line, that is 1,860 miles or 1,617 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Cairo is 3,989 km (2,478 miles), about 42 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 137°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.6176°, 22.6849°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Braunschweig from Cairo?

By road it is 3,989 km (2,478 miles) from Braunschweig to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,994 km (1,860 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Cairo?

About 42 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,989 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Braunschweig?

Cairo is to the south-east of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 137°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 15 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.