How close is libya to Egypt?

The distance between Egypt and Libya is approximately 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) across the Mediterranean Sea. The closest point between the two countries is the Libyan city of Tobruk, which is about 350 kilometers (220 miles) from the Egyptian city of Mersa Matruh.

By air, the flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Tripoli, Libya is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. By sea, the ferry trip from Alexandria, Egypt to Tripoli, Libya takes about 12 hours.