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Distance from Kiel to Cairo

Straight line

3,182 km
1,977 mi · 1,718 NM

By road

4,272 km
2,655 mi

Travel time

44 h 56 min
flight ≈ 4 h 29 min

Direction

SE 139°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Cairo?

Kiel (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,182 km in a straight line, that is 1,977 miles or 1,718 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Cairo is 4,272 km (2,655 miles), about 44 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.6603°, 22.7718°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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 Kiel from Cairo?

By road it is 4,272 km (2,655 miles) from Kiel to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,182 km (1,977 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Cairo?

About 44 h 56 min on the fastest route (4,272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Kiel?

Cairo is to the south-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 139°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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.