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Distance from Cairo to Sumy

Straight line

2,335 km
1,451 mi · 1,261 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 25 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Sumy?

Cairo (Egypt) and Sumy (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 2,335 km in a straight line, that is 1,451 miles or 1,261 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cairo, Sumy lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from Egypt into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 40.5054°, 32.7459°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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 Sumy?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Sumy is 2,335 km (1,451 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sumy from Cairo?

Sumy is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 6°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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.