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Distance from Gijón to Cairo

Straight line

3,580 km
2,224 mi · 1,933 NM

By road

5,226 km
3,247 mi

Travel time

55 h 38 min
flight ≈ 4 h 58 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Gijón from Cairo?

Gijón (Spain) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,580 km in a straight line, that is 2,224 miles or 1,933 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gijón to Cairo is 5,226 km (3,247 miles), about 55 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Gijón, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from Spain into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.2484°, 14.4832°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 58 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 Gijón from Cairo?

By road it is 5,226 km (3,247 miles) from Gijón to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,580 km (2,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Gijón to Cairo?

About 55 h 38 min on the fastest route (5,226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Gijón?

Cairo is to the east of Gijón, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Gijón to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 58 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.