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Distance from Buftea to Cairo

Straight line

1,675 km
1,041 mi · 905 NM

By road

2,354 km
1,463 mi

Travel time

28 h 35 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

SSE 162°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Cairo?

Buftea (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,675 km in a straight line, that is 1,041 miles or 905 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Cairo is 2,354 km (1,463 miles), about 28 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 162°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.3413°, 28.8564°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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 Buftea from Cairo?

By road it is 2,354 km (1,463 miles) from Buftea to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,675 km (1,041 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Cairo?

About 28 h 35 min on the fastest route (2,354 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Buftea?

Cairo is to the south of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 162°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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.