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Distance from Cairo to Aachen

Straight line

3,108 km
1,931 mi · 1,678 NM

By road

4,181 km
2,598 mi

Travel time

44 h 14 min
flight ≈ 4 h 23 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Aachen?

Cairo (Egypt) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 3,108 km in a straight line, that is 1,931 miles or 1,678 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Aachen is 4,181 km (2,598 miles), about 44 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 41.0914°, 20.6564°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 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 Cairo from Aachen?

By road it is 4,181 km (2,598 miles) from Cairo to Aachen; in a straight line it is 3,108 km (1,931 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Aachen?

About 44 h 14 min on the fastest route (4,181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Cairo?

Aachen is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 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.