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Distance from Cairo to Istanbul

1,236 km (768 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,236 km

Kilometers

768 miles

Miles

~1h 57m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Cairo

Egypt
Area: 3,085 km²
Population: 10.1M
Timezone: UTC+2
Elevation: 75m

Istanbul

Turkey
Area: 5,461 km²
Population: 15.46M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 40m

The distance between Cairo and Istanbul is roughly equivalent to 3 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, while Istanbul is famous for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 1.8x larger than Cairo. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Istanbul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Istanbul is 1,236 km (768 miles).

How long is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 57m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Cairo bigger than Istanbul?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 3,085 km².

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