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Distance from Algiers to Lima

Straight line

9,942 km
6,177 mi · 5,368 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 56 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Algiers from Lima?

Algiers (Algeria) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,942 km in a straight line, that is 6,177 miles or 5,368 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Algiers and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Algiers, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from Algeria into Peru. The halfway point is at 15.9044°, -41.7392°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Algiers from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Algiers and Lima is 9,942 km (6,177 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Algiers?

Lima is to the west of Algiers, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Algiers to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.