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Distance from Cairo to Blaj

Straight line

1,898 km
1,180 mi · 1,025 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 52 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Blaj?

Cairo (Egypt) and Blaj (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,898 km in a straight line, that is 1,180 miles or 1,025 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Blaj lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 38.1752°, 27.9905°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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 Blaj?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Blaj is 1,898 km (1,180 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Blaj from Cairo?

Blaj is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Blaj?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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.