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Distance from Jilava to Cairo

Straight line

1,648 km
1,024 mi · 890 NM

By road

2,319 km
1,441 mi

Travel time

27 h 56 min
flight ≈ 2 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 162°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Cairo?

Jilava (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,648 km in a straight line, that is 1,024 miles or 890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jilava to Cairo is 2,319 km (1,441 miles), about 27 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Jilava, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 162°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.2258°, 28.9097°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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 Jilava from Cairo?

By road it is 2,319 km (1,441 miles) from Jilava to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,648 km (1,024 miles).

How long is the drive from Jilava to Cairo?

About 27 h 56 min on the fastest route (2,319 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Jilava?

Cairo is to the south of Jilava, at an initial bearing of 162°.

How long is the flight from Jilava to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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.