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Distance from Chennai to Lima

Straight line

17,568 km
10,916 mi · 9,486 NM

By road

12,210 km
7,587 mi

Travel time

141 h 53 min
flight ≈ 22 h 28 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Lima?

Chennai (India) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,568 km in a straight line, that is 10,916 miles or 9,486 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Lima is 12,210 km (7,587 miles), about 141 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from India into Peru. The halfway point is at 2.6529°, 1.0449°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 28 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 Chennai from Lima?

By road it is 12,210 km (7,587 miles) from Chennai to Lima; in a straight line it is 17,568 km (10,916 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Lima?

About 141 h 53 min on the fastest route (12,210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Chennai?

Lima is to the west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 28 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.