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Distance from Athens to Lima

Straight line

11,765 km
7,311 mi · 6,353 NM

By road

4,375 km
2,718 mi

Travel time

46 h 48 min
flight ≈ 15 h 12 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Athens from Lima?

Athens (Greece) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 11,765 km in a straight line, that is 7,311 miles or 6,353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Athens to Lima is 4,375 km (2,718 miles), about 46 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Athens, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from Greece into Peru. The halfway point is at 19.7055°, -34.0461°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Athens from Lima?

By road it is 4,375 km (2,718 miles) from Athens to Lima; in a straight line it is 11,765 km (7,311 miles).

How long is the drive from Athens to Lima?

About 46 h 48 min on the fastest route (4,375 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Athens?

Lima is to the west of Athens, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Athens to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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.