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Distance from Cairo to Calafat

Straight line

1,711 km
1,063 mi · 924 NM

By road

2,497 km
1,551 mi

Travel time

28 h 27 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Calafat?

Cairo (Egypt) and Calafat (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,711 km in a straight line, that is 1,063 miles or 924 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Calafat is 2,497 km (1,551 miles), about 28 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Calafat lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.0987°, 27.4753°.

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 Calafat?

By road it is 2,497 km (1,551 miles) from Cairo to Calafat; in a straight line it is 1,711 km (1,063 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Calafat?

About 28 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,497 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calafat from Cairo?

Calafat is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Calafat?

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.