Distance from Alexandria to Cairo
How far is it from Alexandria to Cairo? About 112 mi in a straight line and 145 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Alexandria and Cairo are about 112 mi (180 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 145 mi (234 km), a drive of about 2 hr 36 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 112 mi / 180 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 145 mi / 234 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 36 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $18 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.634, 30.587 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Alexandria to Cairo is about 112 mi (180 km) in a straight line, and roughly 145 mi (234 km) by road.