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Distance from Beijing to Lima

Straight line

16,650 km
10,346 mi · 8,990 NM

By road

11,963 km
7,434 mi

Travel time

140 h 24 min
flight ≈ 21 h 19 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Lima?

Beijing (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 16,650 km in a straight line, that is 10,346 miles or 8,990 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Lima is 11,963 km (7,434 miles), about 140 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 55.9653°, -114.5562°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 19 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 Beijing from Lima?

By road it is 11,963 km (7,434 miles) from Beijing to Lima; in a straight line it is 16,650 km (10,346 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Lima?

About 140 h 24 min on the fastest route (11,963 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Beijing?

Lima is to the north-east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 19 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.