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Distance from Birmingham to Lima

Straight line

10,078 km
6,262 mi · 5,442 NM

By road

2,449 km
1,522 mi

Travel time

31 h 51 min
flight ≈ 13 h 6 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Lima?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,078 km in a straight line, that is 6,262 miles or 5,442 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birmingham to Lima is 2,449 km (1,522 miles), about 31 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Birmingham, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Peru. The halfway point is at 24.5787°, -49.6022°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 6 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 Birmingham from Lima?

By road it is 2,449 km (1,522 miles) from Birmingham to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,078 km (6,262 miles).

How long is the drive from Birmingham to Lima?

About 31 h 51 min on the fastest route (2,449 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Birmingham?

Lima is to the west of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 6 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.