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Distance from Oslo to Cairo

Straight line

3,656 km
2,272 mi · 1,974 NM

By road

5,244 km
3,259 mi

Travel time

55 h 49 min
flight ≈ 5 h 4 min

Direction

SE 146°
initial bearing

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How far is Oslo from Cairo?

Oslo (Norway) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,656 km in a straight line, that is 2,272 miles or 1,974 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oslo to Cairo is 5,244 km (3,259 miles), about 55 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Oslo, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 146°). The route crosses from Norway into Egypt. The halfway point is at 45.4155°, 23.7567°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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 Oslo from Cairo?

By road it is 5,244 km (3,259 miles) from Oslo to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,656 km (2,272 miles).

How long is the drive from Oslo to Cairo?

About 55 h 49 min on the fastest route (5,244 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Oslo?

Cairo is to the south-east of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 146°.

How long is the flight from Oslo to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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.