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Distance from Cairo to Craiova

Straight line

1,713 km
1,064 mi · 925 NM

By road

2,483 km
1,543 mi

Travel time

28 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Craiova?

Cairo (Egypt) and Craiova (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,713 km in a straight line, that is 1,064 miles or 925 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Craiova is 2,483 km (1,543 miles), about 28 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Craiova lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.2475°, 27.8787°.

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 Craiova?

By road it is 2,483 km (1,543 miles) from Cairo to Craiova; in a straight line it is 1,713 km (1,064 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Craiova?

About 28 h 46 min on the fastest route (2,483 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Cairo?

Craiova is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Craiova?

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.