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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Cairo

Straight line

1,053 km
654 mi · 569 NM

By road

1,377 km
856 mi

Travel time

17 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

SW 224°
initial bearing

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How far is Şanlıurfa from Cairo?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,053 km in a straight line, that is 654 miles or 569 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Cairo is 1,377 km (856 miles), about 17 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Cairo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.6721°, 34.8659°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Şanlıurfa from Cairo?

By road it is 1,377 km (856 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,053 km (654 miles).

How long is the drive from Şanlıurfa to Cairo?

About 17 h 39 min on the fastest route (1,377 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Şanlıurfa?

Cairo is to the south-west of Şanlıurfa, at an initial bearing of 224°.

How long is the flight from Şanlıurfa to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.