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Distance from Rabat to Cairo

Straight line

3,603 km
2,239 mi · 1,945 NM

By road

6,182 km
3,841 mi

Travel time

95 h 21 min
flight ≈ 5 h

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Rabat from Cairo?

Rabat (Morocco) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,603 km in a straight line, that is 2,239 miles or 1,945 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rabat to Cairo is 6,182 km (3,841 miles), about 95 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Rabat, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Morocco into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.5043°, 12.6353°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h (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 Rabat from Cairo?

By road it is 6,182 km (3,841 miles) from Rabat to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,603 km (2,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Rabat to Cairo?

About 95 h 21 min on the fastest route (6,182 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Rabat?

Cairo is to the east of Rabat, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Rabat to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 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.