Distance from Xi’an to Tripoli
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How far is Xi’an from Tripoli?
Xi’an (China) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 8,506 km in a straight line, that is 5,285 miles or 4,593 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Xi’an, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from China into Libya. The halfway point is at 44.6945°, 60.5550°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
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- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Tripoli
- Tripoli – Catania 540 km
- Tripoli – Palermo 583 km
- Tripoli – Messina 628 km
- Tripoli – Naples 891 km
- Tripoli – Bari 972 km
- Tripoli – Rome 1,003 km
- Tripoli – Algiers 1,016 km
- Tripoli – Tirana 1,107 km
- Tripoli – Athens 1,109 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Tripoli?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Tripoli is 8,506 km (5,285 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Tripoli from Xi’an?
Tripoli is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 301°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Tripoli?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 8 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.