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Distance from Cairo to Copenhagen

Straight line

3,206 km
1,992 mi · 1,731 NM

By road

4,640 km
2,883 mi

Travel time

49 h 3 min
flight ≈ 4 h 30 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Copenhagen?

Cairo (Egypt) and Copenhagen (Denmark) are very far apart: 3,206 km in a straight line, that is 1,992 miles or 1,731 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Copenhagen is 4,640 km (2,883 miles), about 49 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Copenhagen lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from Egypt into Denmark. The halfway point is at 43.2337°, 23.8957°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 30 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 Copenhagen?

By road it is 4,640 km (2,883 miles) from Cairo to Copenhagen; in a straight line it is 3,206 km (1,992 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Copenhagen?

About 49 h 3 min on the fastest route (4,640 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Copenhagen from Cairo?

Copenhagen is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Copenhagen?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 30 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.