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Distance from Tripoli to Chennai

Straight line

7,103 km
4,414 mi · 3,835 NM

By road

11,393 km
7,080 mi

Travel time

175 h 9 min
flight ≈ 9 h 23 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Chennai?

Tripoli (Libya) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 7,103 km in a straight line, that is 4,414 miles or 3,835 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Chennai is 11,393 km (7,080 miles), about 175 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from Libya into India. The halfway point is at 26.9480°, 49.5432°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 23 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 Chennai?

By road it is 11,393 km (7,080 miles) from Tripoli to Chennai; in a straight line it is 7,103 km (4,414 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Chennai?

About 175 h 9 min on the fastest route (11,393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Tripoli?

Chennai is to the east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 91°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 23 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.