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Distance from Tripoli to Chengdu

Straight line

8,310 km
5,163 mi · 4,487 NM

By road

11,578 km
7,194 mi

Travel time

177 h 29 min
flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Chengdu?

Tripoli (Libya) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 8,310 km in a straight line, that is 5,163 miles or 4,487 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Chengdu is 11,578 km (7,194 miles), about 177 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Chengdu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Libya into China. The halfway point is at 41.4381°, 59.3255°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 11,578 km (7,194 miles) from Tripoli to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 8,310 km (5,163 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Chengdu?

About 177 h 29 min on the fastest route (11,578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Tripoli?

Chengdu is to the north-east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.