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Distance from Cairo to Dortmund

Straight line

3,087 km
1,918 mi · 1,667 NM

By road

4,137 km
2,571 mi

Travel time

43 h 55 min
flight ≈ 4 h 21 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Dortmund?

Cairo (Egypt) and Dortmund (Germany) are very far apart: 3,087 km in a straight line, that is 1,918 miles or 1,667 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Dortmund is 4,137 km (2,571 miles), about 43 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Dortmund lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 41.3877°, 21.3291°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 21 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 Dortmund?

By road it is 4,137 km (2,571 miles) from Cairo to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 3,087 km (1,918 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Dortmund?

About 43 h 55 min on the fastest route (4,137 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Cairo?

Dortmund is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 21 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.