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Distance from Zalău to Cairo

Straight line

2,029 km
1,261 mi · 1,096 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 2 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Cairo?

Zalău (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 2,029 km in a straight line, that is 1,261 miles or 1,096 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zalău, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 38.7019°, 27.6444°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 2 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 Zalău from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Zalău and Cairo is 2,029 km (1,261 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Zalău?

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

How long is the flight from Zalău to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 2 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.