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Distance from Cairo to Dresden

Straight line

2,747 km
1,707 mi · 1,483 NM

By road

3,678 km
2,286 mi

Travel time

39 h 32 min
flight ≈ 3 h 56 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Dresden?

Cairo (Egypt) and Dresden (Germany) are very far apart: 2,747 km in a straight line, that is 1,707 miles or 1,483 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Dresden is 3,678 km (2,286 miles), about 39 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Dresden lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 40.8804°, 23.8926°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 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 Dresden?

By road it is 3,678 km (2,286 miles) from Cairo to Dresden; in a straight line it is 2,747 km (1,707 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Dresden?

About 39 h 32 min on the fastest route (3,678 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Cairo?

Dresden is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 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.