Distance from Rome to Cairo
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How far is Rome from Cairo?
Rome (Italy) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,132 km in a straight line, that is 1,325 miles or 1,151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to Cairo is 3,922 km (2,437 miles), about 41 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 84% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Italy into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.3417°, 22.5914°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bologna 305 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
- Rome – Nice 473 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Cairo?
By road it is 3,922 km (2,437 miles) from Rome to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,132 km (1,325 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Cairo?
About 41 h 46 min on the fastest route (3,922 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Cairo from Rome?
Cairo is to the south-east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 122°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 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.