Cairo to Rome: Exactly 2,132 km (1,325 mi)

Cairo, Egypt → Rome, Italy

2,132
Kilometers
1,325
Miles
~3h 10min
Flight time (est.)

1,151 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Cairo to Rome is 2,132 km (1,325 miles). Rome lies roughly northwest of Cairo; the initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW). It is an international route from Egypt to Italy, crossing from Africa to Europe.

Coordinates & Bearing

Cairo (Greater Cairo, Egypt) sits at 30.0444°N, 31.2357°E; Rome (Lazio, Italy) is at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Cairo to Rome

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~3h 10min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate Water crossing on the direct line

The straight-line path from Cairo to Rome crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Cairo and Rome lies at approximately 36.3381°N, 22.5787°E — the position that is an equal 1,066 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, Rome (Europe/Rome) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Cairo (Africa/Cairo), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Currency & Language

Cairo uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP), while Rome uses the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Arabic in Cairo to Italian in Rome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Rome?

The straight-line distance from Cairo to Rome is approximately 2,132 km (1,325 miles, 1,151 nautical miles).

What direction is Rome from Cairo?

Rome lies roughly northwest of Cairo; the initial great-circle bearing is 313° (NW).

How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Rome?

Estimated flight time is about 3h 10min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Cairo to Rome?

The straight-line path from Cairo to Rome crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Is there a time difference between Cairo and Rome?

Depending on the date, Rome (Europe/Rome) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Cairo (Africa/Cairo), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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