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Distance from Wiesbaden to Cairo

Straight line

2,940 km
1,827 mi · 1,588 NM

By road

3,961 km
2,461 mi

Travel time

42 h 5 min
flight ≈ 4 h 11 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Wiesbaden from Cairo?

Wiesbaden (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,940 km in a straight line, that is 1,827 miles or 1,588 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wiesbaden to Cairo is 3,961 km (2,461 miles), about 42 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Wiesbaden, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 40.6331°, 21.4799°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 11 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 Wiesbaden from Cairo?

By road it is 3,961 km (2,461 miles) from Wiesbaden to Cairo; in a straight line it is 2,940 km (1,827 miles).

How long is the drive from Wiesbaden to Cairo?

About 42 h 5 min on the fastest route (3,961 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Wiesbaden?

Cairo is to the south-east of Wiesbaden, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Wiesbaden to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 11 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.