The straight-line distance from Riga, Latvia to Cairo, Egypt is 3,043 km (1,891 miles).Cairo is SSE of Riga.
Distance (km)
3,043
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,891
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
166° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 18 min | 3,043 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 49 hr 24 min | ~3,956 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 | Riga, Latvia |
| To | Cairo, Egypt |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,043 km (1,891 miles) |
| Bearing | 166° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Riga) | 56.9496°, 24.1052° |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riga to Cairo is 3,043 km (1,891 miles). Cairo is SSE of Riga.
A direct flight from Riga to Cairo takes approximately 4 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Riga to Cairo takes approximately 49 hr 24 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 SSE (166 degrees) from Riga.
The distance from Cairo to Riga is the same: 3,043 km (1,891 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.