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Distance from Nürnberg to Cairo

Straight line

2,743 km
1,704 mi · 1,481 NM

By road

3,713 km
2,307 mi

Travel time

39 h 52 min
flight ≈ 3 h 56 min

Direction

SE 134°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Cairo?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,743 km in a straight line, that is 1,704 miles or 1,481 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Cairo is 3,713 km (2,307 miles), about 39 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.1887°, 22.6119°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 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 Nürnberg from Cairo?

By road it is 3,713 km (2,307 miles) from Nürnberg to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,743 km (1,704 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Cairo?

About 39 h 52 min on the fastest route (3,713 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Nürnberg?

Cairo is to the south-east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 134°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 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.