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How far is Tripoli from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Tripoli (Tripoli International Airport) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Tripoli International Airport

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1539
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2477
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1337
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Distance from Cardiff to Tripoli

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Tripoli. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1538.918 miles
  • 2476.648 kilometers
  • 1337.283 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
  • 1538.920 miles
  • 2476.652 kilometers
  • 1337.285 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 Cardiff to Tripoli?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Tripoli International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Tripoli generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Tripoli

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP).

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination Tripoli International Airport
City: Tripoli
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: TIP
ICAO Code: HLLT
Coordinates: 32°39′48″N, 13°9′32″E