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Distance from Cairo to Amsterdam

Straight line

3,284 km
2,040 mi · 1,773 NM

By road

4,358 km
2,708 mi

Travel time

46 h 24 min
flight ≈ 4 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Amsterdam?

Cairo (Egypt) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 3,284 km in a straight line, that is 2,040 miles or 1,773 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Amsterdam is 4,358 km (2,708 miles), about 46 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Amsterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Egypt into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 41.9544°, 20.3863°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Amsterdam?

By road it is 4,358 km (2,708 miles) from Cairo to Amsterdam; in a straight line it is 3,284 km (2,040 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Amsterdam?

About 46 h 24 min on the fastest route (4,358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Cairo?

Amsterdam is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Amsterdam?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.