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Distance from Cairo to Aleppo

Straight line

876 km
544 mi · 473 NM

By road

1,172 km
728 mi

Travel time

14 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Aleppo?

Cairo (Egypt) and Aleppo (Syria) are quite far apart: 876 km in a straight line, that is 544 miles or 473 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Aleppo is 1,172 km (728 miles), about 14 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Aleppo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Egypt into Syria. The halfway point is at 33.1668°, 34.1019°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Cairo from Aleppo?

By road it is 1,172 km (728 miles) from Cairo to Aleppo; in a straight line it is 876 km (544 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Aleppo?

About 14 h 58 min on the fastest route (1,172 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aleppo from Cairo?

Aleppo is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Aleppo?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.