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Distance from Tripoli to Palermo

Straight line

582 km
362 mi · 314 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Palermo?

Tripoli (Libya) and Palermo (Italy) are a medium distance apart: 582 km in a straight line, that is 362 miles or 314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tripoli, Palermo lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Libya into Italy. The halfway point is at 35.5098°, 13.2590°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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 Palermo?

The straight-line distance between Tripoli and Palermo is 582 km (362 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Palermo from Tripoli?

Palermo is to the north of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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.