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Distance from Tripoli to Algiers

Straight line

1,017 km
632 mi · 549 NM

By road

1,436 km
892 mi

Travel time

19 h 28 min
flight ≈ 1 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Algiers?

Tripoli (Libya) and Algiers (Algeria) are quite far apart: 1,017 km in a straight line, that is 632 miles or 549 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Algiers is 1,436 km (892 miles), about 19 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Algiers lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Libya into Algeria. The halfway point is at 34.9143°, 8.2556°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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 Tripoli from Algiers?

By road it is 1,436 km (892 miles) from Tripoli to Algiers; in a straight line it is 1,017 km (632 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Algiers?

About 19 h 28 min on the fastest route (1,436 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Tripoli?

Algiers is to the north-west of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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.