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Distance from Brussels to Cairo

Straight line

3,211 km
1,995 mi · 1,734 NM

By road

4,324 km
2,687 mi

Travel time

45 h 48 min
flight ≈ 4 h 31 min

Direction

SE 126°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Cairo?

Brussels (Belgium) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,211 km in a straight line, that is 1,995 miles or 1,734 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Cairo is 4,324 km (2,687 miles), about 45 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Brussels, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 126°). The route crosses from Belgium into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.2251°, 19.9416°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 31 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 Brussels from Cairo?

By road it is 4,324 km (2,687 miles) from Brussels to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,211 km (1,995 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Cairo?

About 45 h 48 min on the fastest route (4,324 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Brussels?

Cairo is to the south-east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 126°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 31 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.