The straight-line distance from Cairo, Egypt to Tehran, Iran is 1,980 km (1,230 miles).Tehran is ENE of Cairo.
Distance (km)
1,980
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,230
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
66° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr | 1,980 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 32 hr 12 min | ~2,574 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 | Cairo, Egypt |
| To | Tehran, Iran |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,980 km (1,230 miles) |
| Bearing | 66° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Cairo) | 30.0444°, 31.2357° |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Tehran is 1,980 km (1,230 miles). Tehran is ENE of Cairo.
A direct flight from Cairo to Tehran takes approximately 3 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Cairo to Tehran takes approximately 32 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.
Tehran is ENE (66 degrees) from Cairo.
The distance from Tehran to Cairo is the same: 1,980 km (1,230 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.