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Distance from Sântana to Cairo

Straight line

1,996 km
1,240 mi · 1,078 NM

By road

2,984 km
1,854 mi

Travel time

32 h 27 min
flight ≈ 3 h

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Sântana from Cairo?

Sântana (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,996 km in a straight line, that is 1,240 miles or 1,078 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sântana to Cairo is 2,984 km (1,854 miles), about 32 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Sântana, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.3060°, 26.9252°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Sântana from Cairo?

By road it is 2,984 km (1,854 miles) from Sântana to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,996 km (1,240 miles).

How long is the drive from Sântana to Cairo?

About 32 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,984 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Sântana?

Cairo is to the south-east of Sântana, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Sântana to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.