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Distance from Cairo to Rabat

Straight line

3,603 km
2,239 mi · 1,945 NM

By road

6,160 km
3,827 mi

Travel time

94 h 51 min
flight ≈ 5 h

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Rabat?

Cairo (Egypt) and Rabat (Morocco) are very far apart: 3,603 km in a straight line, that is 2,239 miles or 1,945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Rabat is 6,160 km (3,827 miles), about 94 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 71% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Rabat lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from Egypt into Morocco. The halfway point is at 33.5043°, 12.6353°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h (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 Rabat?

By road it is 6,160 km (3,827 miles) from Cairo to Rabat; in a straight line it is 3,603 km (2,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Rabat?

About 94 h 51 min on the fastest route (6,160 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rabat from Cairo?

Rabat is to the west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Rabat?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 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.