Distance from Köln to Cairo
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How far is Köln from Cairo?
Köln (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,072 km in a straight line, that is 1,909 miles or 1,659 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Köln, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.1238°, 21.0393°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 20 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Köln
- Köln – Bonn 24 km
- Köln – Düsseldorf 34 km
- Köln – Wuppertal 38 km
- Köln – Mönchengladbach 45 km
- Köln – Krefeld 53 km
- Köln – Duisburg 57 km
- Köln – Essen 58 km
- Köln – Oberhausen 61 km
- Köln – Aachen 63 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Köln and Cairo is 3,072 km (1,909 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cairo from Köln?
Cairo is to the south-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 130°.
How long is the flight from Köln to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 20 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.