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How far is Tobruk from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Tobruk (Tobruk Airport) is 1227 miles / 1975 kilometers / 1066 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Tobruk (TOB) is 4603 miles / 7408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 39 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Tobruk Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Tobruk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1227.075 miles
  • 1974.785 kilometers
  • 1066.299 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
  • 1224.818 miles
  • 1971.153 kilometers
  • 1064.337 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 Tobruk?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Tobruk Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Tobruk Airport (TOB)

On average, flying from Algiers to Tobruk generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 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 Tobruk

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

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 Tobruk Airport
City: Tobruk
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: TOB
ICAO Code: HLGN
Coordinates: 31°51′39″N, 23°54′25″E