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Distance from Sosnowiec to Cairo

Straight line

2,465 km
1,532 mi · 1,331 NM

By road

3,592 km
2,232 mi

Travel time

38 h 19 min
flight ≈ 3 h 35 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Cairo?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,465 km in a straight line, that is 1,532 miles or 1,331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Cairo is 3,592 km (2,232 miles), about 38 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from Poland into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.3301°, 26.0946°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 35 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 Sosnowiec from Cairo?

By road it is 3,592 km (2,232 miles) from Sosnowiec to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,465 km (1,532 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Cairo?

About 38 h 19 min on the fastest route (3,592 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Sosnowiec?

Cairo is to the south-east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 35 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.