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Distance from Cairo to Hamburg

Straight line

3,124 km
1,941 mi · 1,687 NM

By road

4,172 km
2,592 mi

Travel time

44 h 11 min
flight ≈ 4 h 24 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Hamburg?

Cairo (Egypt) and Hamburg (Germany) are very far apart: 3,124 km in a straight line, that is 1,941 miles or 1,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Hamburg is 4,172 km (2,592 miles), about 44 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Hamburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 42.2824°, 22.6195°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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 Hamburg?

By road it is 4,172 km (2,592 miles) from Cairo to Hamburg; in a straight line it is 3,124 km (1,941 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Hamburg?

About 44 h 11 min on the fastest route (4,172 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hamburg from Cairo?

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

How long is the flight from Cairo to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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.