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Distance from Kherson to Cairo

Straight line

1,846 km
1,147 mi · 997 NM

By road

2,929 km
1,820 mi

Travel time

37 h 24 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

S 184°
initial bearing

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How far is Kherson from Cairo?

Kherson (Ukraine) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,846 km in a straight line, that is 1,147 miles or 997 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kherson to Cairo is 2,929 km (1,820 miles), about 37 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Kherson, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 184°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.3612°, 31.8548°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Kherson from Cairo?

By road it is 2,929 km (1,820 miles) from Kherson to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,846 km (1,147 miles).

How long is the drive from Kherson to Cairo?

About 37 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Kherson?

Cairo is to the south of Kherson, at an initial bearing of 184°.

How long is the flight from Kherson to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.