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Distance from Cairo to Şanlıurfa

Straight line

1,053 km
654 mi · 569 NM

By road

1,380 km
857 mi

Travel time

17 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Şanlıurfa?

Cairo (Egypt) and Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,053 km in a straight line, that is 654 miles or 569 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Şanlıurfa is 1,380 km (857 miles), about 17 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Şanlıurfa lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Egypt into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 33.6721°, 34.8659°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Şanlıurfa?

By road it is 1,380 km (857 miles) from Cairo to Şanlıurfa; in a straight line it is 1,053 km (654 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Şanlıurfa?

About 17 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,380 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Şanlıurfa from Cairo?

Şanlıurfa is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Şanlıurfa?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.