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Distance from Cairo to Ploiești

Straight line

1,715 km
1,066 mi · 926 NM

By road

2,417 km
1,502 mi

Travel time

29 h 2 min
flight ≈ 2 h 39 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Ploiești?

Cairo (Egypt) and Ploiești (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,715 km in a straight line, that is 1,066 miles or 926 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Ploiești is 2,417 km (1,502 miles), about 29 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Ploiești lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.5349°, 28.8957°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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 Ploiești?

By road it is 2,417 km (1,502 miles) from Cairo to Ploiești; in a straight line it is 1,715 km (1,066 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Ploiești?

About 29 h 2 min on the fastest route (2,417 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ploiești from Cairo?

Ploiești is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Ploiești?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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.