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Distance from Cairo to Lübeck

Straight line

3,121 km
1,939 mi · 1,685 NM

By road

4,183 km
2,599 mi

Travel time

44 h 38 min
flight ≈ 4 h 24 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Lübeck?

Cairo (Egypt) and Lübeck (Germany) are very far apart: 3,121 km in a straight line, that is 1,939 miles or 1,685 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Lübeck is 4,183 km (2,599 miles), about 44 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Lübeck lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 42.4104°, 22.9379°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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 Lübeck?

By road it is 4,183 km (2,599 miles) from Cairo to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 3,121 km (1,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Lübeck?

About 44 h 38 min on the fastest route (4,183 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Cairo?

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

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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.