Distance from Cairo to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Cairo from Gelsenkirchen?
Cairo (Egypt) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 3,105 km in a straight line, that is 1,929 miles or 1,677 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Cairo to Gelsenkirchen is 4,162 km (2,586 miles), about 44 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.
From Cairo, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 41.4017°, 21.1746°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 4,162 km (2,586 miles) from Cairo to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 3,105 km (1,929 miles).
How long is the drive from Cairo to Gelsenkirchen?
About 44 h 9 min on the fastest route (4,162 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Cairo?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 327°.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 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.