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Distance from Cardiff to Lima

Straight line

9,958 km
6,187 mi · 5,377 NM

By road

2,432 km
1,511 mi

Travel time

31 h 49 min
flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Lima?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,958 km in a straight line, that is 6,187 miles or 5,377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cardiff to Lima is 2,432 km (1,511 miles), about 31 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cardiff, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Peru. The halfway point is at 23.8565°, -49.5710°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Cardiff from Lima?

By road it is 2,432 km (1,511 miles) from Cardiff to Lima; in a straight line it is 9,958 km (6,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Cardiff to Lima?

About 31 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,432 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Cardiff?

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

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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.