EN RO

Distance from Cairo to Kherson

Straight line

1,846 km
1,147 mi · 997 NM

By road

2,925 km
1,818 mi

Travel time

37 h 30 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Kherson → Cairo

How far is Cairo from Kherson?

Cairo (Egypt) and Kherson (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,846 km in a straight line, that is 1,147 miles or 997 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Kherson is 2,925 km (1,818 miles), about 37 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Kherson lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Egypt into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 38.3612°, 31.8548°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Kherson?

By road it is 2,925 km (1,818 miles) from Cairo to Kherson; in a straight line it is 1,846 km (1,147 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Kherson?

About 37 h 30 min on the fastest route (2,925 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kherson from Cairo?

Kherson is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kherson?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.