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Distance from Cairo to Orșova

Straight line

1,803 km
1,121 mi · 974 NM

By road

2,570 km
1,597 mi

Travel time

30 h 13 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Orșova?

Cairo (Egypt) and Orșova (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,803 km in a straight line, that is 1,121 miles or 974 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Orșova is 2,570 km (1,597 miles), about 30 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Orșova lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.4746°, 27.2591°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Orșova?

By road it is 2,570 km (1,597 miles) from Cairo to Orșova; in a straight line it is 1,803 km (1,121 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Orșova?

About 30 h 13 min on the fastest route (2,570 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orșova from Cairo?

Orșova is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Orșova?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.