The straight-line distance from Baghdad, Iraq to Cairo, Egypt is 1,294 km (804 miles).Cairo is WSW of Baghdad.
Distance (km)
1,294
straight line
Distance (miles)
804
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
257° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 6 min | 1,294 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 21 hr | ~1,682 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 | Baghdad, Iraq |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,294 km (804 miles) |
| Bearing | 257° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Baghdad) | 33.3152°, 44.3661° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Baghdad to Cairo is 1,294 km (804 miles). Cairo is WSW of Baghdad.
A direct flight from Baghdad to Cairo takes approximately 2 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Baghdad to Cairo takes approximately 21 hr. 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 (257 degrees) from Baghdad.
The distance from Cairo to Baghdad is the same: 1,294 km (804 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.