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Distance from Lviv to Cairo

Straight line

2,278 km
1,416 mi · 1,230 NM

By road

3,166 km
1,967 mi

Travel time

40 h 16 min
flight ≈ 3 h 21 min

Direction

SSE 162°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Cairo?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,278 km in a straight line, that is 1,416 miles or 1,230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lviv to Cairo is 3,166 km (1,967 miles), about 40 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Lviv, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 162°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.0054°, 28.1647°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 21 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 Lviv from Cairo?

By road it is 3,166 km (1,967 miles) from Lviv to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,278 km (1,416 miles).

How long is the drive from Lviv to Cairo?

About 40 h 16 min on the fastest route (3,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Lviv?

Cairo is to the south of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 162°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 21 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.