
Find states and regions closest to Tripoli in Libya with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Libya and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Libya
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Tripoli from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Az Zawiyah | 28 mi | 44 km | 24 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jafarah | 33 mi | 53 km | 29 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Marqab | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| An Nuqat al Khams | 77 mi | 123 km | 67 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Misratah | 116 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Sha‘biyat Mişratah | 130 mi | 210 km | 113 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Medenine Governorate | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Tataouine | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Jabal al Gharbi | 183 mi | 294 km | 159 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sfax Governorate | 205 mi | 330 km | 178 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Tripoli by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Tripoli supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Tripoli. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli (You) | Libya | — | — | — |
| Az Zawiyah | Libya | 290,993 | 9,917 | 29.34 |
| Al Jafarah | Libya | 451,175 | 2,666 | 184.22 |
| Al Marqab | Libya | 432,202 | 15,239 | 28.36 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | Libya | 287,662 | 12,125 | 23.73 |
| Medenine Governorate | Tunisia | 508,000 | 9,167 | 55.42 |
| Tataouine | Tunisia | 149,453 | 38,889 | 1.36 |
| Sfax Governorate | Tunisia | 1,045,000 | 7,545 | 138.50 |
| Gabès Governorate | Tunisia | 405,000 | 7,175 | 56.45 |
| Il-Qrendi | Malta | — | 5 | — |
| Iż-Żurrieq | Malta | — | 11 | — |
How does Tripoli rank within Libya? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Tripoli appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Al Jafarah | 451,175 |
| Al Marqab | 432,202 |
| Az Zawiyah | 290,993 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 287,662 |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 206,180 |
| Al Wahat | 179,155 |
| Darnah | 163,351 |
| Al Butnan | 159,536 |
| Al Marj | 85,315 |
| Al Kufrah | 55,690 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Al Kufrah | 483,510 |
| Murzuq District | 349,790 |
| Al Jufrah | 117,410 |
| Al Butnan | 111,912 |
| Al Wahat | 110,680 |
| Wadi ash Shati' | 90,244 |
| Surt | 77,660 |
| Wadi al Hayat | 31,890 |
| Al Marqab | 15,239 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 12,125 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Al Jafarah | 184.22 |
| Az Zawiyah | 29.34 |
| Al Marqab | 28.36 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 23.73 |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 11.37 |
| Al Marj | 2.81 |
| Al Butnan | 1.43 |
| Al Wahat | 0.53 |
| Al Jufrah | 0.21 |
| Al Kufrah | 0.10 |
Tripoli is a state or region within Libya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Tripoli is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Tripoli by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Libya page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Tripoli using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Tripoli.
Knowing the distance from Tripoli to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Libya. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Tripoli map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Tripoli to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Tripoli table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Tripoli below the states table, or compare all Libya states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Libya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.