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Distance from Tripoli to Maiduguri

Straight line

2,330 km
1,448 mi · 1,258 NM

By road

3,612 km
2,244 mi

Travel time

58 h 24 min
flight ≈ 3 h 25 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Maiduguri?

Tripoli (Libya) and Maiduguri (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 2,330 km in a straight line, that is 1,448 miles or 1,258 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Maiduguri is 3,612 km (2,244 miles), about 58 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Maiduguri lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). The route crosses from Libya into Nigeria. The halfway point is at 22.3672°, 13.1711°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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 Maiduguri?

By road it is 3,612 km (2,244 miles) from Tripoli to Maiduguri; in a straight line it is 2,330 km (1,448 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Maiduguri?

About 58 h 24 min on the fastest route (3,612 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maiduguri from Tripoli?

Maiduguri is to the south of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Maiduguri?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 25 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.