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Distance from Isfahan to Cairo

Straight line

1,961 km
1,219 mi · 1,059 NM

By road

1,990 km
1,237 mi

Travel time

28 h 13 min
flight ≈ 2 h 57 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Isfahan from Cairo?

Isfahan (Iran) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,961 km in a straight line, that is 1,219 miles or 1,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Isfahan to Cairo is 1,990 km (1,237 miles), about 28 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Isfahan, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from Iran into Egypt. The halfway point is at 31.7655°, 41.3200°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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 Isfahan from Cairo?

By road it is 1,990 km (1,237 miles) from Isfahan to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,961 km (1,219 miles).

How long is the drive from Isfahan to Cairo?

About 28 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,990 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Isfahan?

Cairo is to the west of Isfahan, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Isfahan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 57 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.