Distance from Palermo to Tripoli
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How far is Palermo from Tripoli?
Palermo (Italy) and Tripoli (Libya) are a medium distance apart: 582 km in a straight line, that is 362 miles or 314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Palermo to Tripoli is 363 km (226 miles), about 47 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Palermo, Tripoli lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from Italy into Libya. The halfway point is at 35.5098°, 13.2590°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Palermo
- Palermo – Catania 168 km
- Palermo – Messina 194 km
- Palermo – Naples 313 km
- Palermo – Rome 424 km
- Palermo – Bari 449 km
- Palermo – Florence 652 km
- Palermo – Tirana 658 km
- Palermo – Bologna 727 km
Other distances from Tripoli
- Tripoli – Catania 540 km
- Tripoli – Messina 628 km
- Tripoli – Naples 891 km
- Tripoli – Bari 972 km
- Tripoli – Rome 1,003 km
- Tripoli – Algiers 1,016 km
- Tripoli – Tirana 1,107 km
- Tripoli – Athens 1,109 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Palermo from Tripoli?
By road it is 363 km (226 miles) from Palermo to Tripoli; in a straight line it is 582 km (362 miles).
How long is the drive from Palermo to Tripoli?
About 47 h 4 min on the fastest route (363 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Tripoli from Palermo?
Tripoli is to the south of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 181°.
How long is the flight from Palermo to Tripoli?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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.