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Distance from Karaj to Cairo

Straight line

1,950 km
1,211 mi · 1,053 NM

By road

1,948 km
1,210 mi

Travel time

27 h 2 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Karaj from Cairo?

Karaj (Iran) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,950 km in a straight line, that is 1,211 miles or 1,053 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karaj to Cairo is 1,948 km (1,210 miles), about 27 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Karaj, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Iran into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.3384°, 40.7950°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Karaj from Cairo?

By road it is 1,948 km (1,210 miles) from Karaj to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,950 km (1,211 miles).

How long is the drive from Karaj to Cairo?

About 27 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,948 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Karaj?

Cairo is to the west of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Karaj to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.