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Distance from Cairo to Marseille

Straight line

2,722 km
1,691 mi · 1,470 NM

By road

4,164 km
2,587 mi

Travel time

44 h 46 min
flight ≈ 3 h 54 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Marseille?

Cairo (Egypt) and Marseille (France) are very far apart: 2,722 km in a straight line, that is 1,691 miles or 1,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Marseille is 4,164 km (2,587 miles), about 44 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Marseille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Egypt into France. The halfway point is at 37.3823°, 19.4522°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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 Marseille?

By road it is 4,164 km (2,587 miles) from Cairo to Marseille; in a straight line it is 2,722 km (1,691 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Marseille?

About 44 h 46 min on the fastest route (4,164 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Marseille from Cairo?

Marseille is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Marseille?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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.