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How far is Cairo from Tripoli?

The distance between Tripoli (Tripoli International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 1091 miles / 1756 kilometers / 948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tripoli (TIP) to Cairo (CAI) is 3465 miles / 5576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 6 minutes.

Tripoli International Airport – Cairo International Airport

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Distance from Tripoli to Cairo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1091.066 miles
  • 1755.900 kilometers
  • 948.110 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
  • 1088.994 miles
  • 1752.567 kilometers
  • 946.310 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 Cairo?

The estimated flight time from Tripoli International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tripoli and Cairo?

There is no time difference between Tripoli and Cairo.

Flight carbon footprint between Tripoli International Airport (TIP) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)

On average, flying from Tripoli to Cairo 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 Tripoli to Cairo

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Tripoli (TIP) to Cairo (CAI)

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Libyan Airlines