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Distance from Córdoba to Cairo

Straight line

3,417 km
2,123 mi · 1,845 NM

By road

5,480 km
3,405 mi

Travel time

58 h 22 min
flight ≈ 4 h 46 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Córdoba from Cairo?

Córdoba (Spain) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,417 km in a straight line, that is 2,123 miles or 1,845 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Córdoba to Cairo is 5,480 km (3,405 miles), about 58 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Córdoba, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Spain into Egypt. The halfway point is at 35.3204°, 14.0975°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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 Córdoba from Cairo?

By road it is 5,480 km (3,405 miles) from Córdoba to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,417 km (2,123 miles).

How long is the drive from Córdoba to Cairo?

About 58 h 22 min on the fastest route (5,480 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Córdoba?

Cairo is to the east of Córdoba, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Córdoba to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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.