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Distance from Cairo to Magdeburg

Straight line

2,932 km
1,822 mi · 1,583 NM

By road

3,904 km
2,426 mi

Travel time

41 h 34 min
flight ≈ 4 h 10 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Magdeburg?

Cairo (Egypt) and Magdeburg (Germany) are very far apart: 2,932 km in a straight line, that is 1,822 miles or 1,583 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Magdeburg is 3,904 km (2,426 miles), about 41 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Magdeburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from Egypt into Germany. The halfway point is at 41.5014°, 23.1237°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 10 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 3,904 km (2,426 miles) from Cairo to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 2,932 km (1,822 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Magdeburg?

About 41 h 34 min on the fastest route (3,904 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Cairo?

Magdeburg is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 10 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.