The straight-line distance from Athens, Greece to Cairo, Egypt is 1,121 km (696 miles).Cairo is SE of Athens.
Distance (km)
1,121
straight line
Distance (miles)
696
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
140° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 54 min | 1,121 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 18 hr 12 min | ~1,457 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Athens, Greece |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,121 km (696 miles) |
| Bearing | 140° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Athens) | 37.9838°, 23.7275° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Athens to Cairo is 1,121 km (696 miles). Cairo is SE of Athens.
A direct flight from Athens to Cairo takes approximately 1 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Athens to Cairo takes approximately 18 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Cairo is SE (140 degrees) from Athens.
The distance from Cairo to Athens is the same: 1,121 km (696 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.