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Distance from Chengdu to Tripoli

Straight line

8,310 km
5,163 mi · 4,487 NM

By road

11,579 km
7,195 mi

Travel time

177 h 37 min
flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Tripoli?

Chengdu (China) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 8,310 km in a straight line, that is 5,163 miles or 4,487 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Tripoli is 11,579 km (7,195 miles), about 177 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Libya. The halfway point is at 41.4381°, 59.3255°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Chengdu from Tripoli?

By road it is 11,579 km (7,195 miles) from Chengdu to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 8,310 km (5,163 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Tripoli?

About 177 h 37 min on the fastest route (11,579 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Chengdu?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.