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Distance from Cairo to Samsun

Straight line

1,326 km
824 mi · 716 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 9 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Samsun?

Cairo (Egypt) and Samsun (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,326 km in a straight line, that is 824 miles or 716 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Samsun lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). The route crosses from Egypt into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 35.6978°, 33.6135°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 9 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 Samsun?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Samsun is 1,326 km (824 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Samsun from Cairo?

Samsun is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Samsun?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 9 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.