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Distance from Petroșani to Cairo

Straight line

1,838 km
1,142 mi · 993 NM

By road

2,653 km
1,648 mi

Travel time

32 h 31 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Petroșani from Cairo?

Petroșani (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,838 km in a straight line, that is 1,142 miles or 993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petroșani to Cairo is 2,653 km (1,648 miles), about 32 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Petroșani, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.8046°, 27.7200°.

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 Petroșani from Cairo?

By road it is 2,653 km (1,648 miles) from Petroșani to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,838 km (1,142 miles).

How long is the drive from Petroșani to Cairo?

About 32 h 31 min on the fastest route (2,653 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Petroșani?

Cairo is to the south-east of Petroșani, at an initial bearing of 155°.

How long is the flight from Petroșani 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.