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Distance from Warsaw to Cairo

Straight line

2,602 km
1,617 mi · 1,405 NM

By road

3,892 km
2,418 mi

Travel time

41 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 45 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Cairo?

Warsaw (Poland) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,602 km in a straight line, that is 1,617 miles or 1,405 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Warsaw to Cairo is 3,892 km (2,418 miles), about 41 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Warsaw, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Poland into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.2563°, 27.0092°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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 Warsaw from Cairo?

By road it is 3,892 km (2,418 miles) from Warsaw to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,602 km (1,617 miles).

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Cairo?

About 41 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,892 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Warsaw?

Cairo is to the south-east of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 45 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.