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Distance from Giurgiu to Cairo

Straight line

1,604 km
997 mi · 866 NM

By road

2,272 km
1,412 mi

Travel time

27 h 11 min
flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

SSE 161°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Cairo?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,604 km in a straight line, that is 997 miles or 866 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Cairo is 2,272 km (1,412 miles), about 27 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 161°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.0037°, 28.8476°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Giurgiu from Cairo?

By road it is 2,272 km (1,412 miles) from Giurgiu to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,604 km (997 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Cairo?

About 27 h 11 min on the fastest route (2,272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Giurgiu?

Cairo is to the south of Giurgiu, at an initial bearing of 161°.

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.