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Distance from Matca to Cairo

Straight line

1,782 km
1,107 mi · 962 NM

By road

2,591 km
1,610 mi

Travel time

30 h 57 min
flight ≈ 2 h 44 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Matca from Cairo?

Matca (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,782 km in a straight line, that is 1,107 miles or 962 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Matca to Cairo is 2,591 km (1,610 miles), about 30 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Matca, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.9708°, 29.5925°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 44 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 Matca from Cairo?

By road it is 2,591 km (1,610 miles) from Matca to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,782 km (1,107 miles).

How long is the drive from Matca to Cairo?

About 30 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,591 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Matca?

Cairo is to the south of Matca, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Matca to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 44 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.