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Distance from Nice to Cairo

Straight line

2,604 km
1,618 mi · 1,406 NM

By road

3,964 km
2,463 mi

Travel time

42 h 24 min
flight ≈ 3 h 45 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Cairo?

Nice (France) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,604 km in a straight line, that is 1,618 miles or 1,406 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Cairo is 3,964 km (2,463 miles), about 42 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). The route crosses from France into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.4866°, 20.3499°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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 Nice from Cairo?

By road it is 3,964 km (2,463 miles) from Nice to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,604 km (1,618 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Cairo?

About 42 h 24 min on the fastest route (3,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Nice?

Cairo is to the south-east of Nice, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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.