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Distance from Chernihiv to Cairo

Straight line

2,381 km
1,480 mi · 1,286 NM

By road

3,326 km
2,067 mi

Travel time

42 h 4 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Chernihiv from Cairo?

Chernihiv (Ukraine) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,381 km in a straight line, that is 1,480 miles or 1,286 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chernihiv to Cairo is 3,326 km (2,067 miles), about 42 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Chernihiv, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.7841°, 31.2644°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Chernihiv from Cairo?

By road it is 3,326 km (2,067 miles) from Chernihiv to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,381 km (1,480 miles).

How long is the drive from Chernihiv to Cairo?

About 42 h 4 min on the fastest route (3,326 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Chernihiv?

Cairo is to the south of Chernihiv, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Chernihiv to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.