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How far is Ghadames from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Ghadames (Ghadames Airport) is 586 miles / 944 kilometers / 510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Ghadames (LTD) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 39 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Ghadames Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Ghadames

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Ghadames. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 586.355 miles
  • 943.647 kilometers
  • 509.529 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
  • 586.728 miles
  • 944.247 kilometers
  • 509.853 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 Algiers to Ghadames?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Ghadames Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Ghadames Airport (LTD)

On average, flying from Algiers to Ghadames generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Ghadames

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Ghadames Airport (LTD).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Ghadames Airport
City: Ghadames
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: LTD
ICAO Code: HLTD
Coordinates: 30°9′6″N, 9°42′55″E