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Distance from Ploiești to Cairo

Straight line

1,715 km
1,066 mi · 926 NM

By road

2,425 km
1,507 mi

Travel time

29 h 6 min
flight ≈ 2 h 39 min

Direction

SSE 163°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Cairo?

Ploiești (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,715 km in a straight line, that is 1,066 miles or 926 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Cairo is 2,425 km (1,507 miles), about 29 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 163°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.5349°, 28.8957°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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 Ploiești from Cairo?

By road it is 2,425 km (1,507 miles) from Ploiești to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,715 km (1,066 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Cairo?

About 29 h 6 min on the fastest route (2,425 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Ploiești?

Cairo is to the south of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 163°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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.