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Distance from Algiers to Tripoli

Straight line

1,017 km
632 mi · 549 NM

By road

1,435 km
892 mi

Travel time

19 h 28 min
flight ≈ 1 h 46 min

Direction

ESE 112°
initial bearing

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How far is Algiers from Tripoli?

Algiers (Algeria) and Tripoli (Libya) are quite far apart: 1,017 km in a straight line, that is 632 miles or 549 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Algiers to Tripoli is 1,435 km (892 miles), about 19 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Algiers, Tripoli lies to the east (initial bearing 112°). The route crosses from Algeria into Libya. The halfway point is at 34.9143°, 8.2556°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Algiers from Tripoli?

By road it is 1,435 km (892 miles) from Algiers to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 1,017 km (632 miles).

How long is the drive from Algiers to Tripoli?

About 19 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,435 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Algiers?

Tripoli is to the east of Algiers, at an initial bearing of 112°.

How long is the flight from Algiers to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.