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Distance from Amman to Lima

Straight line

12,875 km
8,000 mi · 6,952 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 36 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Amman from Lima?

Amman (Jordan) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 12,875 km in a straight line, that is 8,000 miles or 6,952 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 Amman and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Amman, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from Jordan into Peru. The halfway point is at 17.5426°, -26.6542°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amman from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Amman and Lima is 12,875 km (8,000 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Amman?

Lima is to the west of Amman, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Amman to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 36 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.