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Distance from Bristol to Lima

Straight line

9,995 km
6,211 mi · 5,397 NM

By road

2,380 km
1,479 mi

Travel time

31 h 8 min
flight ≈ 13 h

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Lima?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,995 km in a straight line, that is 6,211 miles or 5,397 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Lima is 2,380 km (1,479 miles), about 31 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bristol, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Peru. The halfway point is at 23.9182°, -49.3673°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h (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 Bristol from Lima?

By road it is 2,380 km (1,479 miles) from Bristol to Lima; in a straight line it is 9,995 km (6,211 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Lima?

About 31 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,380 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Bristol?

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

How long is the flight from Bristol to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 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.