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Distance from Cairo to Volgograd

Straight line

2,357 km
1,465 mi · 1,273 NM

By road

2,705 km
1,681 mi

Travel time

38 h 38 min
flight ≈ 3 h 27 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Volgograd?

Cairo (Egypt) and Volgograd (Russia) are quite far apart: 2,357 km in a straight line, that is 1,465 miles or 1,273 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Volgograd is 2,705 km (1,681 miles), about 38 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Volgograd lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Egypt into Russia. The halfway point is at 39.5760°, 36.9781°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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 Volgograd?

By road it is 2,705 km (1,681 miles) from Cairo to Volgograd; in a straight line it is 2,357 km (1,465 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Volgograd?

About 38 h 38 min on the fastest route (2,705 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Volgograd from Cairo?

Volgograd is to the north-east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Volgograd?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 27 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.