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Distance from Cairo to Chernihiv

Straight line

2,381 km
1,480 mi · 1,286 NM

By road

3,331 km
2,070 mi

Travel time

42 h 9 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

N 0°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Chernihiv?

Cairo (Egypt) and Chernihiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 2,381 km in a straight line, that is 1,480 miles or 1,286 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Chernihiv is 3,331 km (2,070 miles), about 42 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Chernihiv lies to the north (initial bearing 0°). The route crosses from Egypt into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 40.7841°, 31.2644°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Chernihiv?

By road it is 3,331 km (2,070 miles) from Cairo to Chernihiv; in a straight line it is 2,381 km (1,480 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Chernihiv?

About 42 h 9 min on the fastest route (3,331 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernihiv from Cairo?

Chernihiv is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 0°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Chernihiv?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.