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Distance from Prague to Cairo

Straight line

2,633 km
1,636 mi · 1,422 NM

By road

3,539 km
2,199 mi

Travel time

37 h 50 min
flight ≈ 3 h 47 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Cairo?

Prague (Czechia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,633 km in a straight line, that is 1,636 miles or 1,422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to Cairo is 3,539 km (2,199 miles), about 37 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Czechia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.3743°, 24.0940°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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 Prague from Cairo?

By road it is 3,539 km (2,199 miles) from Prague to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,633 km (1,636 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to Cairo?

About 37 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,539 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Prague?

Cairo is to the south-east of Prague, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 47 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.