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Distance from Copenhagen to Cairo

Straight line

3,206 km
1,992 mi · 1,731 NM

By road

4,644 km
2,886 mi

Travel time

48 h 50 min
flight ≈ 4 h 30 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Copenhagen from Cairo?

Copenhagen (Denmark) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,206 km in a straight line, that is 1,992 miles or 1,731 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Copenhagen to Cairo is 4,644 km (2,886 miles), about 48 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Copenhagen, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). The route crosses from Denmark into Egypt. The halfway point is at 43.2337°, 23.8957°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 30 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 Copenhagen from Cairo?

By road it is 4,644 km (2,886 miles) from Copenhagen to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,206 km (1,992 miles).

How long is the drive from Copenhagen to Cairo?

About 48 h 50 min on the fastest route (4,644 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Copenhagen?

Cairo is to the south-east of Copenhagen, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 30 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.