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Distance from Milan to Cairo

Straight line

2,573 km
1,599 mi · 1,389 NM

By road

3,666 km
2,278 mi

Travel time

39 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 43 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Milan from Cairo?

Milan (Italy) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,573 km in a straight line, that is 1,599 miles or 1,389 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Milan to Cairo is 3,666 km (2,278 miles), about 39 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Milan, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). The route crosses from Italy into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.2760°, 21.3893°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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 Milan from Cairo?

By road it is 3,666 km (2,278 miles) from Milan to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,573 km (1,599 miles).

How long is the drive from Milan to Cairo?

About 39 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,666 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Milan?

Cairo is to the south-east of Milan, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Milan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 43 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.