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Distance from Cairo to Erzurum

Straight line

1,423 km
884 mi · 768 NM

By road

1,241 km
771 mi

Travel time

16 h 23 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Erzurum?

Cairo (Egypt) and Erzurum (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,423 km in a straight line, that is 884 miles or 768 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Erzurum is 1,241 km (771 miles), about 16 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cairo, Erzurum lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Egypt into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.0885°, 35.9603°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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 Erzurum?

By road it is 1,241 km (771 miles) from Cairo to Erzurum; in a straight line it is 1,423 km (884 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Erzurum?

About 16 h 23 min on the fastest route (1,241 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erzurum from Cairo?

Erzurum is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Erzurum?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.