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Distance from Bologna to Tripoli

Straight line

1,298 km
807 mi · 701 NM

By road

1,537 km
955 mi

Travel time

59 h 37 min
flight ≈ 2 h 7 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Tripoli?

Bologna (Italy) and Tripoli (Libya) are quite far apart: 1,298 km in a straight line, that is 807 miles or 701 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bologna to Tripoli is 1,537 km (955 miles), about 59 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Bologna, Tripoli lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Italy into Libya. The halfway point is at 38.6942°, 12.3383°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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 Bologna from Tripoli?

By road it is 1,537 km (955 miles) from Bologna to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 1,298 km (807 miles).

How long is the drive from Bologna to Tripoli?

About 59 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,537 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Bologna?

Tripoli is to the south of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 7 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.