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Distance from Cairo to Kyiv

Straight line

2,265 km
1,408 mi · 1,223 NM

By road

3,187 km
1,980 mi

Travel time

39 h 50 min
flight ≈ 3 h 20 min

Direction

N 359°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Kyiv?

Cairo (Egypt) and Kyiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 2,265 km in a straight line, that is 1,408 miles or 1,223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Kyiv is 3,187 km (1,980 miles), about 39 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Kyiv lies to the north (initial bearing 359°). The route crosses from Egypt into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 40.2592°, 30.9420°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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 Kyiv?

By road it is 3,187 km (1,980 miles) from Cairo to Kyiv; in a straight line it is 2,265 km (1,408 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Kyiv?

About 39 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyiv from Cairo?

Kyiv is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 359°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kyiv?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 20 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.