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Distance from Cairo to Medgidia

Straight line

1,596 km
992 mi · 862 NM

By road

2,312 km
1,437 mi

Travel time

28 h
flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Medgidia?

Cairo (Egypt) and Medgidia (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,596 km in a straight line, that is 992 miles or 862 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Medgidia is 2,312 km (1,437 miles), about 28 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Medgidia lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.1655°, 29.9064°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Medgidia?

By road it is 2,312 km (1,437 miles) from Cairo to Medgidia; in a straight line it is 1,596 km (992 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Medgidia?

About 28 h on the fastest route (2,312 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Medgidia from Cairo?

Medgidia is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Medgidia?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.