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Distance from Sumy to Cairo

Straight line

2,335 km
1,451 mi · 1,261 NM

By road

3,518 km
2,186 mi

Travel time

44 h 54 min
flight ≈ 3 h 25 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Cairo?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,335 km in a straight line, that is 1,451 miles or 1,261 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Cairo is 3,518 km (2,186 miles), about 44 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.5054°, 32.7459°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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 Sumy from Cairo?

By road it is 3,518 km (2,186 miles) from Sumy to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,335 km (1,451 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Cairo?

About 44 h 54 min on the fastest route (3,518 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Sumy?

Cairo is to the south of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 189°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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.