How far is Tripoli from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Tripoli (Tripoli International Airport) is 1091 miles / 1756 kilometers / 948 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Tripoli (TIP) is 3471 miles / 5586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 35 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Tripoli International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Tripoli
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Tripoli. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1091.066 miles
- 1755.900 kilometers
- 948.110 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1088.994 miles
- 1752.567 kilometers
- 946.310 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Tripoli?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Tripoli International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Tripoli?
The time difference between Cairo and Tripoli is 1 hour. Tripoli is 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP)
On average, flying from Cairo to Tripoli generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Tripoli
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Tripoli International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tripoli |
| Country: | Libya  |
| IATA Code: | TIP |
| ICAO Code: | HLLT |
| Coordinates: | 32°39′48″N, 13°9′32″E |
Airlines flying from Cairo (CAI) to Tripoli (TIP)
| EgyptAir |
| Libyan Airlines |