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Distance from Gherla to Cairo

Straight line

1,987 km
1,235 mi · 1,073 NM

By road

2,806 km
1,743 mi

Travel time

34 h 28 min
flight ≈ 2 h 59 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Cairo?

Gherla (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,987 km in a straight line, that is 1,235 miles or 1,073 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Cairo is 2,806 km (1,743 miles), about 34 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.6044°, 28.0196°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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 Gherla from Cairo?

By road it is 2,806 km (1,743 miles) from Gherla to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,987 km (1,235 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Cairo?

About 34 h 28 min on the fastest route (2,806 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Gherla?

Cairo is to the south of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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.