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Distance from Gent to Cairo

Straight line

3,260 km
2,026 mi · 1,760 NM

By road

4,375 km
2,719 mi

Travel time

46 h 25 min
flight ≈ 4 h 35 min

Direction

SE 125°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Cairo?

Gent (Belgium) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,260 km in a straight line, that is 2,026 miles or 1,760 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Cairo is 4,375 km (2,719 miles), about 46 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 125°). The route crosses from Belgium into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.3616°, 19.7072°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 35 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 Gent from Cairo?

By road it is 4,375 km (2,719 miles) from Gent to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,260 km (2,026 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Cairo?

About 46 h 25 min on the fastest route (4,375 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Gent?

Cairo is to the south-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 125°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 35 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.