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How far is Tripoli from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Tripoli (Mitiga International Airport) is 1086 miles / 1747 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Tripoli (MJI) is 3483 miles / 5606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 45 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Mitiga 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)
  • 1085.613 miles
  • 1747.124 kilometers
  • 943.372 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
  • 1083.572 miles
  • 1743.841 kilometers
  • 941.599 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 Mitiga International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Tripoli?

There is no time difference between Cairo and Tripoli.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI)

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 Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
Destination Mitiga International Airport
City: Tripoli
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: MJI
ICAO Code: HLLM
Coordinates: 32°53′38″N, 13°16′33″E