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Distance from Tripoli to Tokyo

Straight line

10,597 km
6,584 mi · 5,722 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 45 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Tokyo?

Tripoli (Libya) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,597 km in a straight line, that is 6,584 miles or 5,722 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tripoli and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tripoli, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Libya into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.5586°, 74.5444°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tripoli from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Tripoli and Tokyo is 10,597 km (6,584 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Tripoli?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 45 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.