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Distance from Cairo to Cartagena

Straight line

3,082 km
1,915 mi · 1,664 NM

By road

5,246 km
3,260 mi

Travel time

56 h 9 min
flight ≈ 4 h 21 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Cartagena?

Cairo (Egypt) and Cartagena (Spain) are very far apart: 3,082 km in a straight line, that is 1,915 miles or 1,664 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Cartagena is 5,246 km (3,260 miles), about 56 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 70% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Cartagena lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Egypt into Spain. The halfway point is at 34.9022°, 15.8632°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 21 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 Cartagena?

By road it is 5,246 km (3,260 miles) from Cairo to Cartagena; in a straight line it is 3,082 km (1,915 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Cartagena?

About 56 h 9 min on the fastest route (5,246 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cartagena from Cairo?

Cartagena is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Cartagena?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 21 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.