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Distance from Medgidia to Cairo

Straight line

1,596 km
992 mi · 862 NM

By road

2,315 km
1,438 mi

Travel time

27 h 54 min
flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Medgidia from Cairo?

Medgidia (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,596 km in a straight line, that is 992 miles or 862 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medgidia to Cairo is 2,315 km (1,438 miles), about 27 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Medgidia, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.1655°, 29.9064°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Medgidia from Cairo?

By road it is 2,315 km (1,438 miles) from Medgidia to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,596 km (992 miles).

How long is the drive from Medgidia to Cairo?

About 27 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,315 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Medgidia?

Cairo is to the south of Medgidia, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Medgidia to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.