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Distance from Jeddah to Alexandria

Straight line

1,418 km
881 mi · 766 NM

By road

1,766 km
1,098 mi

Travel time

20 h 51 min
flight ≈ 2 h 16 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Jeddah from Alexandria?

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Alexandria (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,418 km in a straight line, that is 881 miles or 766 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jeddah to Alexandria is 1,766 km (1,098 miles), about 20 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Jeddah, Alexandria lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 26.4205°, 34.7465°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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 Jeddah from Alexandria?

By road it is 1,766 km (1,098 miles) from Jeddah to Alexandria; in a straight line it is 1,418 km (881 miles).

How long is the drive from Jeddah to Alexandria?

About 20 h 51 min on the fastest route (1,766 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alexandria from Jeddah?

Alexandria is to the north-west of Jeddah, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Jeddah to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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.