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Distance from Cairo to Montpellier

Straight line

2,847 km
1,769 mi · 1,537 NM

By road

4,293 km
2,668 mi

Travel time

46 h 9 min
flight ≈ 4 h 4 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Montpellier?

Cairo (Egypt) and Montpellier (France) are very far apart: 2,847 km in a straight line, that is 1,769 miles or 1,537 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Montpellier is 4,293 km (2,668 miles), about 46 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Montpellier lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Egypt into France. The halfway point is at 37.6253°, 18.8048°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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 Montpellier?

By road it is 4,293 km (2,668 miles) from Cairo to Montpellier; in a straight line it is 2,847 km (1,769 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Montpellier?

About 46 h 9 min on the fastest route (4,293 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Montpellier from Cairo?

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

How long is the flight from Cairo to Montpellier?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 4 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.