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Distance from Tulcea to Cairo

Straight line

1,691 km
1,051 mi · 913 NM

By road

2,428 km
1,509 mi

Travel time

29 h 27 min
flight ≈ 2 h 37 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Cairo?

Tulcea (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,691 km in a straight line, that is 1,051 miles or 913 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tulcea to Cairo is 2,428 km (1,509 miles), about 29 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Tulcea, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 37.6269°, 30.1523°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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 Tulcea from Cairo?

By road it is 2,428 km (1,509 miles) from Tulcea to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,691 km (1,051 miles).

How long is the drive from Tulcea to Cairo?

About 29 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,428 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Tulcea?

Cairo is to the south of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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.