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Distance from Erfurt to Cairo

Straight line

2,866 km
1,781 mi · 1,547 NM

By road

3,852 km
2,394 mi

Travel time

41 h 23 min
flight ≈ 4 h 5 min

Direction

SE 137°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Cairo?

Erfurt (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,866 km in a straight line, that is 1,781 miles or 1,547 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Cairo is 3,852 km (2,394 miles), about 41 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 137°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.9527°, 22.7523°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 5 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 Erfurt from Cairo?

By road it is 3,852 km (2,394 miles) from Erfurt to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,866 km (1,781 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Cairo?

About 41 h 23 min on the fastest route (3,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Erfurt?

Cairo is to the south-east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 137°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 5 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.