EN RO

Distance from Poltava to Cairo

Straight line

2,186 km
1,358 mi · 1,180 NM

By road

3,285 km
2,041 mi

Travel time

43 h 19 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

S 188°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Cairo → Poltava

How far is Poltava from Cairo?

Poltava (Ukraine) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,186 km in a straight line, that is 1,358 miles or 1,180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Poltava to Cairo is 3,285 km (2,041 miles), about 43 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Poltava, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 188°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Egypt. The halfway point is at 39.8396°, 32.6589°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Poltava from Cairo?

By road it is 3,285 km (2,041 miles) from Poltava to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,186 km (1,358 miles).

How long is the drive from Poltava to Cairo?

About 43 h 19 min on the fastest route (3,285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Poltava?

Cairo is to the south of Poltava, at an initial bearing of 188°.

How long is the flight from Poltava to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.