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Distance from Samara to Cairo

Straight line

2,993 km
1,860 mi · 1,616 NM

By road

3,500 km
2,175 mi

Travel time

50 h 3 min
flight ≈ 4 h 14 min

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Cairo?

Samara (Russia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,993 km in a straight line, that is 1,860 miles or 1,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Cairo is 3,500 km (2,175 miles), about 50 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Cairo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). The route crosses from Russia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 42.0073°, 38.9652°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Samara from Cairo?

By road it is 3,500 km (2,175 miles) from Samara to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,993 km (1,860 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Cairo?

About 50 h 3 min on the fastest route (3,500 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Samara?

Cairo is to the south-west of Samara, at an initial bearing of 218°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.