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Distance from Cairo to Sosnowiec

Straight line

2,465 km
1,532 mi · 1,331 NM

By road

3,596 km
2,234 mi

Travel time

38 h 29 min
flight ≈ 3 h 35 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Sosnowiec?

Cairo (Egypt) and Sosnowiec (Poland) are quite far apart: 2,465 km in a straight line, that is 1,532 miles or 1,331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Sosnowiec is 3,596 km (2,234 miles), about 38 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Sosnowiec lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Egypt into Poland. The halfway point is at 40.3301°, 26.0946°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 35 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 Sosnowiec?

By road it is 3,596 km (2,234 miles) from Cairo to Sosnowiec; in a straight line it is 2,465 km (1,532 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Sosnowiec?

About 38 h 29 min on the fastest route (3,596 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sosnowiec from Cairo?

Sosnowiec is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Sosnowiec?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 35 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.