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Distance from Cairo to Jibou

Straight line

2,029 km
1,261 mi · 1,096 NM

By road

2,848 km
1,770 mi

Travel time

35 h 23 min
flight ≈ 3 h 2 min

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Jibou?

Cairo (Egypt) and Jibou (Romania) are quite far apart: 2,029 km in a straight line, that is 1,261 miles or 1,096 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Jibou is 2,848 km (1,770 miles), about 35 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Jibou lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 38.7279°, 27.7373°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 2 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 Jibou?

By road it is 2,848 km (1,770 miles) from Cairo to Jibou; in a straight line it is 2,029 km (1,261 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Jibou?

About 35 h 23 min on the fastest route (2,848 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jibou from Cairo?

Jibou is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Jibou?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 2 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.