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Distance from Cairo to Tulcea

Straight line

1,691 km
1,051 mi · 913 NM

By road

2,426 km
1,507 mi

Travel time

29 h 34 min
flight ≈ 2 h 37 min

Direction

N 353°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Tulcea?

Cairo (Egypt) and Tulcea (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,691 km in a straight line, that is 1,051 miles or 913 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Tulcea is 2,426 km (1,507 miles), about 29 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Tulcea lies to the north (initial bearing 353°). The route crosses from Egypt into Romania. The halfway point is at 37.6269°, 30.1523°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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 Tulcea?

By road it is 2,426 km (1,507 miles) from Cairo to Tulcea; in a straight line it is 1,691 km (1,051 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Tulcea?

About 29 h 34 min on the fastest route (2,426 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tulcea from Cairo?

Tulcea is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 353°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Tulcea?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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.