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Distance from İzmir to Cairo

Straight line

1,000 km
622 mi · 540 NM

By road

1,657 km
1,030 mi

Travel time

20 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 45 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is İzmir from Cairo?

İzmir (Türkiye) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,000 km in a straight line, that is 622 miles or 540 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, İzmir to Cairo is 1,657 km (1,030 miles), about 20 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 66% longer than the straight line.

From İzmir, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Egypt. The halfway point is at 34.2548°, 29.2962°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 45 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 İzmir from Cairo?

By road it is 1,657 km (1,030 miles) from İzmir to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,000 km (622 miles).

How long is the drive from İzmir to Cairo?

About 20 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,657 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from İzmir?

Cairo is to the south-east of İzmir, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from İzmir to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 45 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.