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Distance from Cairo to Milan

Straight line

2,573 km
1,599 mi · 1,389 NM

By road

3,658 km
2,273 mi

Travel time

39 h 22 min
flight ≈ 3 h 43 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Milan?

Cairo (Egypt) and Milan (Italy) are very far apart: 2,573 km in a straight line, that is 1,599 miles or 1,389 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Milan is 3,658 km (2,273 miles), about 39 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Milan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Egypt into Italy. The halfway point is at 38.2760°, 21.3893°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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 Milan?

By road it is 3,658 km (2,273 miles) from Cairo to Milan; in a straight line it is 2,573 km (1,599 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Milan?

About 39 h 22 min on the fastest route (3,658 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Milan from Cairo?

Milan is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Milan?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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.