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Distance from Roman to Cairo

Straight line

1,908 km
1,186 mi · 1,030 NM

By road

2,693 km
1,673 mi

Travel time

31 h 51 min
flight ≈ 2 h 53 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Roman from Cairo?

Roman (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,908 km in a straight line, that is 1,186 miles or 1,030 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Roman to Cairo is 2,693 km (1,673 miles), about 31 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Roman, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.5115°, 29.3429°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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 Roman from Cairo?

By road it is 2,693 km (1,673 miles) from Roman to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,908 km (1,186 miles).

How long is the drive from Roman to Cairo?

About 31 h 51 min on the fastest route (2,693 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Roman?

Cairo is to the south of Roman, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Roman to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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.