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Distance from Cairo to Petroșani

Straight line

1,838 km
1,142 mi · 993 NM

By road

2,637 km
1,639 mi

Travel time

32 h 42 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Petroșani?

Cairo (Egypt) and Petroșani (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,838 km in a straight line, that is 1,142 miles or 993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Petroșani is 2,637 km (1,639 miles), about 32 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Petroșani lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.8046°, 27.7200°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Petroșani?

By road it is 2,637 km (1,639 miles) from Cairo to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 1,838 km (1,142 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Petroșani?

About 32 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,637 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Cairo?

Petroșani is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.