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How far is Kufra from Tripoli?

The distance between Tripoli (Tripoli International Airport) and Kufra (Kufra Airport) is 850 miles / 1368 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tripoli (TIP) to Kufra (AKF) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 24 minutes.

Tripoli International Airport – Kufra Airport

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850
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1368
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738
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Distance from Tripoli to Kufra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 849.758 miles
  • 1367.552 kilometers
  • 738.419 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
  • 850.253 miles
  • 1368.350 kilometers
  • 738.850 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 Tripoli to Kufra?

The estimated flight time from Tripoli International Airport to Kufra Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tripoli and Kufra?

There is no time difference between Tripoli and Kufra.

Flight carbon footprint between Tripoli International Airport (TIP) and Kufra Airport (AKF)

On average, flying from Tripoli to Kufra generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tripoli to Kufra

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kufra Airport
City: Kufra
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: AKF
ICAO Code: HLKF
Coordinates: 24°10′43″N, 23°18′50″E

Airlines flying from Tripoli (TIP) to Kufra (AKF)

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