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Distance from Cairo to Tehran

1,980 km (1,230 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,980 km

Kilometers

1,230 miles

Miles

~2h 50m

Est. Flight

1.5h

Time Difference

Cairo

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

Tehran

Iran
Area: 730 km²
Population: 9.13M
Timezone: UTC+3.5
Elevation: 1189m

The distance between Cairo and Tehran is roughly equivalent to 5 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 Tehran is famous for Golestan Palace and Grand Bazaar.

In terms of city area, Cairo is 4.2x larger than Tehran. 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 Tehran?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Tehran is 1,980 km (1,230 miles).

How long is the flight from Cairo to Tehran?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 50m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Cairo bigger than Tehran?

Cairo is larger at 3,085 km², compared to 730 km².

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