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Distance from Cairo to Balș

Straight line

1,706 km
1,060 mi · 921 NM

By road

2,500 km
1,554 mi

Travel time

29 h 2 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Balș?

Cairo (Egypt) and Balș (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,706 km in a straight line, that is 1,060 miles or 921 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Balș is 2,500 km (1,554 miles), about 29 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Balș lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.2596°, 28.0154°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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 Balș?

By road it is 2,500 km (1,554 miles) from Cairo to Balș; in a straight line it is 1,706 km (1,060 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Balș?

About 29 h 2 min on the fastest route (2,500 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balș from Cairo?

Balș is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Balș?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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.