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Distance from Marseille to Tripoli

Straight line

1,342 km
834 mi · 724 NM

By road

2,058 km
1,279 mi

Travel time

65 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 11 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Tripoli?

Marseille (France) and Tripoli (Libya) are quite far apart: 1,342 km in a straight line, that is 834 miles or 724 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Tripoli is 2,058 km (1,279 miles), about 65 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Tripoli lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from France into Libya. The halfway point is at 38.1565°, 9.5633°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 11 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 Marseille from Tripoli?

By road it is 2,058 km (1,279 miles) from Marseille to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 1,342 km (834 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Tripoli?

About 65 h 26 min on the fastest route (2,058 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Marseille?

Tripoli is to the south-east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 11 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.