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Distance from Cairo to Rotterdam

Straight line

3,275 km
2,035 mi · 1,768 NM

By road

4,366 km
2,713 mi

Travel time

46 h 31 min
flight ≈ 4 h 36 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Rotterdam?

Cairo (Egypt) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 3,275 km in a straight line, that is 2,035 miles or 1,768 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Rotterdam is 4,366 km (2,713 miles), about 46 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Egypt into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 41.7526°, 20.1514°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 36 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 4,366 km (2,713 miles) from Cairo to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 3,275 km (2,035 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Rotterdam?

About 46 h 31 min on the fastest route (4,366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Cairo?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 36 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.