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Distance from Tirana to Palermo

Straight line

659 km
410 mi · 356 NM

By road

2,517 km
1,564 mi

Travel time

30 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Tirana from Palermo?

Tirana (Albania) and Palermo (Italy) are quite far apart: 659 km in a straight line, that is 410 miles or 356 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tirana to Palermo is 2,517 km (1,564 miles), about 30 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 282% longer than the straight line.

From Tirana, Palermo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Albania into Italy. The halfway point is at 39.7749°, 16.5020°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Tirana from Palermo?

By road it is 2,517 km (1,564 miles) from Tirana to Palermo; in a straight line it is 659 km (410 miles).

How long is the drive from Tirana to Palermo?

About 30 h 52 min on the fastest route (2,517 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Tirana?

Palermo is to the south-west of Tirana, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Tirana to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.