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Distance from Vienna to Cairo

Straight line

2,381 km
1,479 mi · 1,285 NM

By road

3,252 km
2,021 mi

Travel time

35 h
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Vienna from Cairo?

Vienna (Austria) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,381 km in a straight line, that is 1,479 miles or 1,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vienna to Cairo is 3,252 km (2,021 miles), about 35 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Vienna, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). The route crosses from Austria into Egypt. The halfway point is at 39.3688°, 24.7829°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Vienna from Cairo?

By road it is 3,252 km (2,021 miles) from Vienna to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,381 km (1,479 miles).

How long is the drive from Vienna to Cairo?

About 35 h on the fastest route (3,252 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Vienna?

Cairo is to the south-east of Vienna, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.