Day trip from Cairo to Minya
Minya lies 224 km (139 mi) south of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 224 km (139 mi) apart, Minya is a realistic day trip from Cairo: about 3 h 39 min each way by road.
| Cairo | Minya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 283,605 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Minya
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Staying in Minya
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Common questions
How far is Minya from Cairo?
224 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south of Cairo; by road roughly 274 km (170 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Minya by road?
About 3 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Minya?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.