The straight-line distance from Jerusalem, Israel to Cairo, Egypt is 425 km (264 miles).Cairo is WSW of Jerusalem.
Distance (km)
425
straight line
Distance (miles)
264
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
244° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr | 425 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 6 hr 54 min | ~553 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 4 hr 18 min | ~510 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Jerusalem, Israel |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 425 km (264 miles) |
| Bearing | 244° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Jerusalem) | 31.7683°, 35.2137° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Jerusalem to Cairo is 425 km (264 miles). Cairo is WSW of Jerusalem.
A direct flight from Jerusalem to Cairo takes approximately 1 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Jerusalem to Cairo takes approximately 6 hr 54 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 WSW (244 degrees) from Jerusalem.
The distance from Cairo to Jerusalem is the same: 425 km (264 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.