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Distance from Cairo to Kiel

Straight line

3,182 km
1,977 mi · 1,718 NM

By road

4,268 km
2,652 mi

Travel time

45 h 6 min
flight ≈ 4 h 29 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Kiel?

Cairo (Egypt) and Kiel (Germany) are very far apart: 3,182 km in a straight line, that is 1,977 miles or 1,718 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Kiel is 4,268 km (2,652 miles), about 45 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Kiel lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 42.6603°, 22.7718°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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 Kiel?

By road it is 4,268 km (2,652 miles) from Cairo to Kiel; in a straight line it is 3,182 km (1,977 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Kiel?

About 45 h 6 min on the fastest route (4,268 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Cairo?

Kiel is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 334°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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.