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Distance from Orșova to Cairo

Straight line

1,803 km
1,121 mi · 974 NM

By road

2,573 km
1,599 mi

Travel time

30 h 7 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Orșova from Cairo?

Orșova (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,803 km in a straight line, that is 1,121 miles or 974 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Orșova to Cairo is 2,573 km (1,599 miles), about 30 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Orșova, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.4746°, 27.2591°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Orșova from Cairo?

By road it is 2,573 km (1,599 miles) from Orșova to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,803 km (1,121 miles).

How long is the drive from Orșova to Cairo?

About 30 h 7 min on the fastest route (2,573 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Orșova?

Cairo is to the south-east of Orșova, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Orșova to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.