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Distance from Skopje to Cairo

Straight line

1,590 km
988 mi · 859 NM

By road

2,496 km
1,551 mi

Travel time

27 h 57 min
flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Skopje from Cairo?

Skopje (North Macedonia) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,590 km in a straight line, that is 988 miles or 859 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Skopje to Cairo is 2,496 km (1,551 miles), about 27 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Skopje, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). The route crosses from North Macedonia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.1292°, 26.7146°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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 Skopje from Cairo?

By road it is 2,496 km (1,551 miles) from Skopje to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,590 km (988 miles).

How long is the drive from Skopje to Cairo?

About 27 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,496 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Skopje?

Cairo is to the south-east of Skopje, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Skopje to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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.