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Distance from Elche to Cairo

Straight line

3,066 km
1,905 mi · 1,655 NM

By road

5,150 km
3,200 mi

Travel time

54 h 50 min
flight ≈ 4 h 20 min

Direction

E 98°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Cairo?

Elche (Spain) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,066 km in a straight line, that is 1,905 miles or 1,655 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Elche to Cairo is 5,150 km (3,200 miles), about 54 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 68% longer than the straight line.

From Elche, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 98°). The route crosses from Spain into Egypt. The halfway point is at 35.2157°, 16.0721°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 20 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 Elche from Cairo?

By road it is 5,150 km (3,200 miles) from Elche to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,066 km (1,905 miles).

How long is the drive from Elche to Cairo?

About 54 h 50 min on the fastest route (5,150 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Elche?

Cairo is to the east of Elche, at an initial bearing of 98°.

How long is the flight from Elche to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 20 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.