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Distance from Cahul to Cairo

Straight line

1,778 km
1,105 mi · 960 NM

By road

2,550 km
1,584 mi

Travel time

31 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 43 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Cairo?

Cahul (Moldova) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,778 km in a straight line, that is 1,105 miles or 960 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Cairo is 2,550 km (1,584 miles), about 31 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Moldova into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.9932°, 29.8902°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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 Cahul from Cairo?

By road it is 2,550 km (1,584 miles) from Cahul to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,778 km (1,105 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Cairo?

About 31 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,550 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Cahul?

Cairo is to the south of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 43 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.