How far are Egypt's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Egypt MapGO measured, Cairo is the farthest from the sea (106 km (66 miles)) and Alexandria the closest (1.1 km (0.7 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Al Qahirah | 106 km (66 miles) | Inland |
| Alexandria | Al Iskandariyah | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Egypt is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Cairo is the farthest from the coast: 106 km (66 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Egypt is closest to the sea?
Alexandria, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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