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Distance from Nicolae Bălcescu to Cairo

Straight line

1,859 km
1,155 mi · 1,004 NM

By road

2,648 km
1,645 mi

Travel time

31 h 15 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Nicolae Bălcescu from Cairo?

Nicolae Bălcescu (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,859 km in a straight line, that is 1,155 miles or 1,004 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nicolae Bălcescu to Cairo is 2,648 km (1,645 miles), about 31 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Nicolae Bălcescu, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.2843°, 29.3296°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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 Nicolae Bălcescu from Cairo?

By road it is 2,648 km (1,645 miles) from Nicolae Bălcescu to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,859 km (1,155 miles).

How long is the drive from Nicolae Bălcescu to Cairo?

About 31 h 15 min on the fastest route (2,648 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Nicolae Bălcescu?

Cairo is to the south of Nicolae Bălcescu, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Nicolae Bălcescu to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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.