The straight-line distance from Asmara, Eritrea to Cairo, Egypt is 1,816 km (1,128 miles).Cairo is NNW of Asmara.
Distance (km)
1,816
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,128
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
336° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 48 min | 1,816 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 29 hr 30 min | ~2,361 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 | Asmara, Eritrea |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,816 km (1,128 miles) |
| Bearing | 336° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Asmara) | 15.3229°, 38.9251° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Asmara to Cairo is 1,816 km (1,128 miles). Cairo is NNW of Asmara.
A direct flight from Asmara to Cairo takes approximately 2 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Asmara to Cairo takes approximately 29 hr 30 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 NNW (336 degrees) from Asmara.
The distance from Cairo to Asmara is the same: 1,816 km (1,128 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.