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Distance from Tarsus to Cairo

Straight line

832 km
517 mi · 449 NM

By road

813 km
505 mi

Travel time

10 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

SSW 205°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Cairo?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 832 km in a straight line, that is 517 miles or 449 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Cairo is 813 km (505 miles), about 10 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tarsus, Cairo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 205°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.5035°, 32.9990°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Tarsus from Cairo?

By road it is 813 km (505 miles) from Tarsus to Cairo; in a straight line it is 832 km (517 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Cairo?

About 10 h 58 min on the fastest route (813 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Tarsus?

Cairo is to the south-west of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 205°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.