Distance from Tehran to Cairo
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How far is Tehran from Cairo?
Tehran (Iran) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,984 km in a straight line, that is 1,233 miles or 1,071 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tehran, Cairo lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Iran into Egypt. The halfway point is at 33.2862°, 41.0116°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tehran from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Tehran and Cairo is 1,984 km (1,233 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cairo from Tehran?
Cairo is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 257°.
How long is the flight from Tehran to Cairo?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 59 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.