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Distance from Cairo to Florence

Straight line

2,333 km
1,449 mi · 1,260 NM

By road

3,648 km
2,267 mi

Travel time

39 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 25 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Florence?

Cairo (Egypt) and Florence (Italy) are quite far apart: 2,333 km in a straight line, that is 1,449 miles or 1,260 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Florence is 3,648 km (2,267 miles), about 39 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Florence lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Egypt into Italy. The halfway point is at 37.3397°, 22.1611°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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 Florence?

By road it is 3,648 km (2,267 miles) from Cairo to Florence; in a straight line it is 2,333 km (1,449 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Florence?

About 39 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,648 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Cairo?

Florence is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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.