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Distance from Tripoli to Cairo

Straight line

1,742 km
1,083 mi · 941 NM

By road

2,065 km
1,283 mi

Travel time

21 h 24 min
flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Cairo?

Tripoli (Libya) and Cairo (Egypt) are quite far apart: 1,742 km in a straight line, that is 1,083 miles or 941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Cairo is 2,065 km (1,283 miles), about 21 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Cairo lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Libya into Egypt. The halfway point is at 31.7941°, 22.3560°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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 Cairo?

By road it is 2,065 km (1,283 miles) from Tripoli to Cairo; in a straight line it is 1,742 km (1,083 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Cairo?

About 21 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,065 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Tripoli?

Cairo is to the east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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.