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Distance from Cairo to Karaj

Straight line

1,950 km
1,211 mi · 1,053 NM

By road

1,944 km
1,208 mi

Travel time

27 h
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Karaj?

Cairo (Egypt) and Karaj (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,950 km in a straight line, that is 1,211 miles or 1,053 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Karaj is 1,944 km (1,208 miles), about 27 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cairo, Karaj lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Egypt into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.3384°, 40.7950°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Karaj?

By road it is 1,944 km (1,208 miles) from Cairo to Karaj; in a straight line it is 1,950 km (1,211 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Karaj?

About 27 h on the fastest route (1,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Cairo?

Karaj is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.