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Distance from Cairo to Roman

Straight line

1,908 km
1,186 mi · 1,030 NM

By road

2,687 km
1,670 mi

Travel time

31 h 47 min
flight ≈ 2 h 53 min

Direction

N 350°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Roman?

Cairo (Egypt) and Roman (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,908 km in a straight line, that is 1,186 miles or 1,030 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Roman is 2,687 km (1,670 miles), about 31 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Roman lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 38.5115°, 29.3429°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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 Roman?

By road it is 2,687 km (1,670 miles) from Cairo to Roman; in a straight line it is 1,908 km (1,186 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Roman?

About 31 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,687 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Roman from Cairo?

Roman is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 350°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Roman?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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.