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Distance from Moscow to Tripoli

Straight line

3,167 km
1,968 mi · 1,710 NM

By road

4,200 km
2,610 mi

Travel time

89 h 53 min
flight ≈ 4 h 28 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Tripoli?

Moscow (Russia) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 3,167 km in a straight line, that is 1,968 miles or 1,710 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Tripoli is 4,200 km (2,610 miles), about 89 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Tripoli lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). The route crosses from Russia into Libya. The halfway point is at 44.9495°, 22.9537°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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 Moscow from Tripoli?

By road it is 4,200 km (2,610 miles) from Moscow to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 3,167 km (1,968 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Tripoli?

About 89 h 53 min on the fastest route (4,200 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Moscow?

Tripoli is to the south-west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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.