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Distance from Tokyo to Tripoli

Straight line

10,597 km
6,584 mi · 5,722 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 45 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Tripoli?

Tokyo (Japan) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 10,597 km in a straight line, that is 6,584 miles or 5,722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Tripoli, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Japan into Libya. The halfway point is at 56.5586°, 74.5444°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Tripoli?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Tripoli is 10,597 km (6,584 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tripoli from Tokyo?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 45 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.