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Distance from Caracal to Cairo

Straight line

1,674 km
1,040 mi · 904 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracal from Cairo?

Caracal (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,674 km in a straight line, that is 1,040 miles or 904 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Caracal, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.1392°, 28.1217°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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 Caracal from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Caracal and Cairo is 1,674 km (1,040 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Caracal?

Cairo is to the south-east of Caracal, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Caracal to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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.