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Distance from Cairo to Tirana

Straight line

1,619 km
1,006 mi · 874 NM

By road

2,674 km
1,662 mi

Travel time

31 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Tirana?

Cairo (Egypt) and Tirana (Albania) are quite far apart: 1,619 km in a straight line, that is 1,006 miles or 874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Tirana is 2,674 km (1,662 miles), about 31 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Tirana lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Egypt into Albania. The halfway point is at 35.8298°, 25.9406°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Tirana?

By road it is 2,674 km (1,662 miles) from Cairo to Tirana; in a straight line it is 1,619 km (1,006 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Tirana?

About 31 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,674 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tirana from Cairo?

Tirana is to the north-west of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Tirana?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.