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Distance from Carei to Cairo

Straight line

2,096 km
1,302 mi · 1,132 NM

By road

3,149 km
1,957 mi

Travel time

35 h 30 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Carei from Cairo?

Carei (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,096 km in a straight line, that is 1,302 miles or 1,132 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Carei to Cairo is 3,149 km (1,957 miles), about 35 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Carei, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.9540°, 27.4079°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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 Carei from Cairo?

By road it is 3,149 km (1,957 miles) from Carei to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,096 km (1,302 miles).

How long is the drive from Carei to Cairo?

About 35 h 30 min on the fastest route (3,149 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Carei?

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

How long is the flight from Carei to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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.