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Distance from Sighișoara to Cairo

Straight line

1,879 km
1,168 mi · 1,015 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Sighișoara from Cairo?

Sighișoara (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,879 km in a straight line, that is 1,168 miles or 1,015 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sighișoara, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.1857°, 28.3815°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Sighișoara from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Sighișoara and Cairo is 1,879 km (1,168 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Sighișoara?

Cairo is to the south of Sighișoara, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Sighișoara to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.