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Distance from Tripoli to Tehran

Straight line

3,512 km
2,182 mi · 1,896 NM

By road

5,824 km
3,619 mi

Travel time

106 h 18 min
flight ≈ 4 h 53 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Tehran?

Tripoli (Libya) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 3,512 km in a straight line, that is 2,182 miles or 1,896 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tripoli to Tehran is 5,824 km (3,619 miles), about 106 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 66% longer than the straight line.

From Tripoli, Tehran lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Libya into Iran. The halfway point is at 35.8184°, 31.9726°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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 Tehran?

By road it is 5,824 km (3,619 miles) from Tripoli to Tehran; in a straight line it is 3,512 km (2,182 miles).

How long is the drive from Tripoli to Tehran?

About 106 h 18 min on the fastest route (5,824 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Tripoli?

Tehran is to the east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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.