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Distance from Hamburg to Cairo

Straight line

3,124 km
1,941 mi · 1,687 NM

By road

4,176 km
2,595 mi

Travel time

44 h 1 min
flight ≈ 4 h 24 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Cairo?

Hamburg (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,124 km in a straight line, that is 1,941 miles or 1,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Cairo is 4,176 km (2,595 miles), about 44 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.2824°, 22.6195°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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 Hamburg from Cairo?

By road it is 4,176 km (2,595 miles) from Hamburg to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,124 km (1,941 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Cairo?

About 44 h 1 min on the fastest route (4,176 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Hamburg?

Cairo is to the south-east of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 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.