Distance from Essen to Cairo
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How far is Essen from Cairo?
Essen (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,106 km in a straight line, that is 1,930 miles or 1,677 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Essen, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.3818°, 21.1333°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Essen
- Essen – Gelsenkirchen 8 km
- Essen – Oberhausen 11 km
- Essen – Bochum 14 km
- Essen – Duisburg 17 km
- Essen – Wuppertal 24 km
- Essen – Düsseldorf 31 km
- Essen – Dortmund 32 km
- Essen – Krefeld 34 km
- Essen – Mönchengladbach 50 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Essen and Cairo is 3,106 km (1,930 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cairo from Essen?
Cairo is to the south-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 131°.
How long is the flight from Essen to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 23 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.