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Distance from Zimnicea to Cairo

Straight line

1,596 km
992 mi · 862 NM

By road

2,280 km
1,417 mi

Travel time

27 h 13 min
flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Zimnicea from Cairo?

Zimnicea (Romania) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,596 km in a straight line, that is 992 miles or 862 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zimnicea to Cairo is 2,280 km (1,417 miles), about 27 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Zimnicea, Cairo lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Romania into Egypt. The halfway point is at 36.8955°, 28.5703°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Zimnicea from Cairo?

By road it is 2,280 km (1,417 miles) from Zimnicea to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,596 km (992 miles).

How long is the drive from Zimnicea to Cairo?

About 27 h 13 min on the fastest route (2,280 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Zimnicea?

Cairo is to the south of Zimnicea, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Zimnicea to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.