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Distance from Craiova to Cairo

Straight line

1,713 km
1,064 mi · 925 NM

By road

2,487 km
1,545 mi

Travel time

28 h 42 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Cairo?

Craiova (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,713 km in a straight line, that is 1,064 miles or 925 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Cairo is 2,487 km (1,545 miles), about 28 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.2475°, 27.8787°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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 Craiova from Cairo?

By road it is 2,487 km (1,545 miles) from Craiova to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,713 km (1,064 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Cairo?

About 28 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,487 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Craiova?

Cairo is to the south-east of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 155°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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.