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Distance from Zürich to Cairo

Straight line

2,735 km
1,699 mi · 1,477 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 55 min

Direction

SE 127°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Cairo?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 2,735 km in a straight line, that is 1,699 miles or 1,477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zürich, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Egypt. The halfway point is at 39.2596°, 21.3023°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 55 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 Zürich from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Zürich and Cairo is 2,735 km (1,699 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cairo from Zürich?

Cairo is to the south-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 127°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 55 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.