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Distance from Naples to Tripoli

Straight line

889 km
552 mi · 480 NM

By road

978 km
608 mi

Travel time

54 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Naples from Tripoli?

Naples (Italy) and Tripoli (Libya) are quite far apart: 889 km in a straight line, that is 552 miles or 480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Naples to Tripoli is 978 km (608 miles), about 54 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Naples, Tripoli lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). The route crosses from Italy into Libya. The halfway point is at 36.8710°, 13.6995°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Naples from Tripoli?

By road it is 978 km (608 miles) from Naples to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 889 km (552 miles).

How long is the drive from Naples to Tripoli?

About 54 h 10 min on the fastest route (978 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tripoli from Naples?

Tripoli is to the south of Naples, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Naples to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.