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Distance from Calafat to Cairo

Straight line

1,711 km
1,063 mi · 924 NM

By road

2,500 km
1,553 mi

Travel time

28 h 23 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Cairo?

Calafat (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,711 km in a straight line, that is 1,063 miles or 924 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Cairo is 2,500 km (1,553 miles), about 28 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Calafat, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.0987°, 27.4753°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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 Calafat from Cairo?

By road it is 2,500 km (1,553 miles) from Calafat to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,711 km (1,063 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Cairo?

About 28 h 23 min on the fastest route (2,500 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Calafat?

Cairo is to the south-east of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Calafat to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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.