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Distance from Birkenhead to Lima

Straight line

10,040 km
6,239 mi · 5,421 NM

By road

2,606 km
1,619 mi

Travel time

33 h 39 min
flight ≈ 13 h 3 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Lima?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,040 km in a straight line, that is 6,239 miles or 5,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Lima is 2,606 km (1,619 miles), about 33 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Birkenhead, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Peru. The halfway point is at 24.9321°, -50.3772°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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 Birkenhead from Lima?

By road it is 2,606 km (1,619 miles) from Birkenhead to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,040 km (6,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Lima?

About 33 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,606 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Birkenhead?

Lima is to the west of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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.