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Distance from Kyiv to Cairo

Straight line

2,265 km
1,408 mi · 1,223 NM

By road

3,188 km
1,981 mi

Travel time

39 h 44 min
flight ≈ 3 h 20 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyiv from Cairo?

Kyiv (Ukraine) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,265 km in a straight line, that is 1,408 miles or 1,223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyiv to Cairo is 3,188 km (1,981 miles), about 39 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Kyiv, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.2592°, 30.9420°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kyiv from Cairo?

By road it is 3,188 km (1,981 miles) from Kyiv to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,265 km (1,408 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyiv to Cairo?

About 39 h 44 min on the fastest route (3,188 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Kyiv?

Cairo is to the south of Kyiv, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Kyiv to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.