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Distance from Cairo to Córdoba

Straight line

3,417 km
2,123 mi · 1,845 NM

By road

5,479 km
3,404 mi

Travel time

58 h 39 min
flight ≈ 4 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Córdoba?

Cairo (Egypt) and Córdoba (Spain) are very far apart: 3,417 km in a straight line, that is 2,123 miles or 1,845 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Córdoba is 5,479 km (3,404 miles), about 58 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Córdoba lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Egypt into Spain. The halfway point is at 35.3204°, 14.0975°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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 Córdoba?

By road it is 5,479 km (3,404 miles) from Cairo to Córdoba; in a straight line it is 3,417 km (2,123 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Córdoba?

About 58 h 39 min on the fastest route (5,479 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Córdoba from Cairo?

Córdoba is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Córdoba?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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.