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Distance from Cairo to Caracal

Straight line

1,674 km
1,040 mi · 904 NM

By road

2,473 km
1,537 mi

Travel time

28 h 27 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 341°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Caracal?

Cairo (Egypt) and Caracal (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,674 km in a straight line, that is 1,040 miles or 904 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Caracal is 2,473 km (1,537 miles), about 28 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Caracal lies to the north (initial bearing 341°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.1392°, 28.1217°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Caracal?

By road it is 2,473 km (1,537 miles) from Cairo to Caracal; in a straight line it is 1,674 km (1,040 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Caracal?

About 28 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,473 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Cairo?

Caracal is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 341°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.