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Distance from Cairo to Samara

Straight line

2,993 km
1,860 mi · 1,616 NM

By road

3,493 km
2,170 mi

Travel time

50 h 9 min
flight ≈ 4 h 14 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Samara?

Cairo (Egypt) and Samara (Russia) are very far apart: 2,993 km in a straight line, that is 1,860 miles or 1,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Samara is 3,493 km (2,170 miles), about 50 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Samara lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Egypt into Russia. The halfway point is at 42.0073°, 38.9652°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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 Samara?

By road it is 3,493 km (2,170 miles) from Cairo to Samara; in a straight line it is 2,993 km (1,860 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Samara?

About 50 h 9 min on the fastest route (3,493 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samara from Cairo?

Samara is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Samara?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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.