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Distance from Beijing to Tripoli

Straight line

8,736 km
5,429 mi · 4,717 NM

By road

11,376 km
7,069 mi

Travel time

177 h 54 min
flight ≈ 11 h 25 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Tripoli?

Beijing (China) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 8,736 km in a straight line, that is 5,429 miles or 4,717 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Tripoli is 11,376 km (7,069 miles), about 177 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from China into Libya. The halfway point is at 49.8403°, 61.5264°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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 Beijing from Tripoli?

By road it is 11,376 km (7,069 miles) from Beijing to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 8,736 km (5,429 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Tripoli?

About 177 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,376 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Beijing?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 25 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.