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Distance from Chennai to Tripoli

Straight line

7,103 km
4,414 mi · 3,835 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 23 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Tripoli?

Chennai (India) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 7,103 km in a straight line, that is 4,414 miles or 3,835 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from India into Libya. The halfway point is at 26.9480°, 49.5432°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 23 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 Chennai from Tripoli?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Tripoli is 7,103 km (4,414 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tripoli from Chennai?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 23 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.