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Distance from Tirana to Cairo

Straight line

1,619 km
1,006 mi · 874 NM

By road

2,677 km
1,663 mi

Travel time

31 h 50 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

SE 137°
initial bearing

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How far is Tirana from Cairo?

Tirana (Albania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,619 km in a straight line, that is 1,006 miles or 874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tirana to Cairo is 2,677 km (1,663 miles), about 31 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Tirana, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 137°). The route crosses from Albania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 35.8298°, 25.9406°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Tirana from Cairo?

By road it is 2,677 km (1,663 miles) from Tirana to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,619 km (1,006 miles).

How long is the drive from Tirana to Cairo?

About 31 h 50 min on the fastest route (2,677 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Tirana?

Cairo is to the south-east of Tirana, at an initial bearing of 137°.

How long is the flight from Tirana to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.