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Distance from Tripoli to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,525 km
5,919 mi · 5,143 NM

By road

12,734 km
7,912 mi

Travel time

192 h 43 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Guangzhou?

Tripoli (Libya) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,525 km in a straight line, that is 5,919 miles or 5,143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Guangzhou is 12,734 km (7,912 miles), about 192 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Libya into China. The halfway point is at 39.5768°, 66.3226°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 12,734 km (7,912 miles) from Tripoli to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,525 km (5,919 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Guangzhou?

About 192 h 43 min on the fastest route (12,734 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Tripoli?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.