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Distance from Petrila to Cairo

Straight line

1,840 km
1,143 mi · 993 NM

By road

2,638 km
1,639 mi

Travel time

32 h 42 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

SSE 156°
initial bearing

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How far is Petrila from Cairo?

Petrila (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,840 km in a straight line, that is 1,143 miles or 993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petrila to Cairo is 2,638 km (1,639 miles), about 32 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Petrila, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 156°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.8205°, 27.7436°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Petrila from Cairo?

By road it is 2,638 km (1,639 miles) from Petrila to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,840 km (1,143 miles).

How long is the drive from Petrila to Cairo?

About 32 h 42 min on the fastest route (2,638 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Petrila?

Cairo is to the south-east of Petrila, at an initial bearing of 156°.

How long is the flight from Petrila to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.