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Distance from Marseille to Cairo

Straight line

2,722 km
1,691 mi · 1,470 NM

By road

4,169 km
2,590 mi

Travel time

44 h 34 min
flight ≈ 3 h 54 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Cairo?

Marseille (France) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,722 km in a straight line, that is 1,691 miles or 1,470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Cairo is 4,169 km (2,590 miles), about 44 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from France into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.3823°, 19.4522°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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 Marseille from Cairo?

By road it is 4,169 km (2,590 miles) from Marseille to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,722 km (1,691 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Cairo?

About 44 h 34 min on the fastest route (4,169 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Marseille?

Cairo is to the south-east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 54 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.