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Distance from Cairo to Catania

Straight line

1,707 km
1,061 mi · 922 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Catania?

Cairo (Egypt) and Catania (Italy) are quite far apart: 1,707 km in a straight line, that is 1,061 miles or 922 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Catania lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Egypt into Italy. The halfway point is at 34.0422°, 23.5137°.

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 Catania?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Catania is 1,707 km (1,061 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Catania from Cairo?

Catania is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Catania?

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.