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Distance from Cairo to Warsaw

Straight line

2,602 km
1,617 mi · 1,405 NM

By road

3,869 km
2,404 mi

Travel time

41 h 17 min
flight ≈ 3 h 45 min

Direction

NNW 344°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Warsaw?

Cairo (Egypt) and Warsaw (Poland) are very far apart: 2,602 km in a straight line, that is 1,617 miles or 1,405 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cairo to Warsaw is 3,869 km (2,404 miles), about 41 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Cairo, Warsaw lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). The route crosses from Egypt into Poland. The halfway point is at 41.2563°, 27.0092°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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 Warsaw?

By road it is 3,869 km (2,404 miles) from Cairo to Warsaw; in a straight line it is 2,602 km (1,617 miles).

How long is the drive from Cairo to Warsaw?

About 41 h 17 min on the fastest route (3,869 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Warsaw from Cairo?

Warsaw is to the north of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 344°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Warsaw?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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.