Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Cairo
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Cairo?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,105 km in a straight line, that is 1,929 miles or 1,677 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Cairo is 4,168 km (2,590 miles), about 44 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.4017°, 21.1746°.
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 Gelsenkirchen
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 Gelsenkirchen from Cairo?
By road it is 4,168 km (2,590 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,105 km (1,929 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Cairo?
About 44 h 13 min on the fastest route (4,168 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Cairo from Gelsenkirchen?
Cairo is to the south-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 131°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen 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.