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Distance from Tripoli to Nanjing

Straight line

9,408 km
5,846 mi · 5,080 NM

By road

12,189 km
7,574 mi

Travel time

186 h 44 min
flight ≈ 12 h 16 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Nanjing?

Tripoli (Libya) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 9,408 km in a straight line, that is 5,846 miles or 5,080 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Nanjing is 12,189 km (7,574 miles), about 186 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Libya into China. The halfway point is at 46.4663°, 66.3287°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 12,189 km (7,574 miles) from Tripoli to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 9,408 km (5,846 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Nanjing?

About 186 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,189 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Tripoli?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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.