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Distance from Cairo to Elche

Straight line

3,066 km
1,905 mi · 1,655 NM

By road

5,152 km
3,201 mi

Travel time

55 h 7 min
flight ≈ 4 h 20 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Elche?

Cairo (Egypt) and Elche (Spain) are very far apart: 3,066 km in a straight line, that is 1,905 miles or 1,655 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Elche is 5,152 km (3,201 miles), about 55 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Elche lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Egypt into Spain. The halfway point is at 35.2157°, 16.0721°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 20 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 Elche?

By road it is 5,152 km (3,201 miles) from Cairo to Elche; in a straight line it is 3,066 km (1,905 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Elche?

About 55 h 7 min on the fastest route (5,152 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Elche from Cairo?

Elche is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Elche?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 20 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.