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Distance from Cairo to Bologna

Straight line

2,372 km
1,474 mi · 1,281 NM

By road

3,546 km
2,203 mi

Travel time

38 h 9 min
flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Bologna?

Cairo (Egypt) and Bologna (Italy) are quite far apart: 2,372 km in a straight line, that is 1,474 miles or 1,281 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Bologna is 3,546 km (2,203 miles), about 38 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Bologna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Egypt into Italy. The halfway point is at 37.6940°, 22.2633°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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 Bologna?

By road it is 3,546 km (2,203 miles) from Cairo to Bologna; in a straight line it is 2,372 km (1,474 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Bologna?

About 38 h 9 min on the fastest route (3,546 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bologna from Cairo?

Bologna is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Bologna?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.