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Distance from Mashhad to Cairo

Straight line

2,719 km
1,690 mi · 1,468 NM

By road

2,826 km
1,756 mi

Travel time

37 h 44 min
flight ≈ 3 h 54 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Cairo?

Mashhad (Iran) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,719 km in a straight line, that is 1,690 miles or 1,468 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Cairo is 2,826 km (1,756 miles), about 37 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from Iran into Egypt. The halfway point is at 34.0027°, 44.8924°.

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 Mashhad from Cairo?

By road it is 2,826 km (1,756 miles) from Mashhad to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,719 km (1,690 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Cairo?

About 37 h 44 min on the fastest route (2,826 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Mashhad?

Cairo is to the west of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad 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.