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Distance from Chemnitz to Cairo

Straight line

2,765 km
1,718 mi · 1,493 NM

By road

3,701 km
2,300 mi

Travel time

39 h 47 min
flight ≈ 3 h 57 min

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Cairo?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,765 km in a straight line, that is 1,718 miles or 1,493 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Cairo is 3,701 km (2,300 miles), about 39 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.8036°, 23.5329°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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 Chemnitz from Cairo?

By road it is 3,701 km (2,300 miles) from Chemnitz to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,765 km (1,718 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Cairo?

About 39 h 47 min on the fastest route (3,701 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Chemnitz?

Cairo is to the south-east of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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.