EN RO

Distance from Gdańsk to Cairo

Straight line

2,882 km
1,791 mi · 1,556 NM

By road

4,094 km
2,544 mi

Travel time

43 h 2 min
flight ≈ 4 h 6 min

Direction

SSE 154°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Cairo → Gdańsk

How far is Gdańsk from Cairo?

Gdańsk (Poland) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,882 km in a straight line, that is 1,791 miles or 1,556 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gdańsk to Cairo is 4,094 km (2,544 miles), about 43 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Gdańsk, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 154°). The route crosses from Poland into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.3736°, 26.1839°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 6 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 Gdańsk from Cairo?

By road it is 4,094 km (2,544 miles) from Gdańsk to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,882 km (1,791 miles).

How long is the drive from Gdańsk to Cairo?

About 43 h 2 min on the fastest route (4,094 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Gdańsk?

Cairo is to the south-east of Gdańsk, at an initial bearing of 154°.

How long is the flight from Gdańsk to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 6 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.