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Distance from Damascus to Lima

Straight line

12,901 km
8,016 mi · 6,966 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 38 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Lima?

Damascus (Syria) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 12,901 km in a straight line, that is 8,016 miles or 6,966 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Damascus and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Damascus, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Syria into Peru. The halfway point is at 18.9011°, -27.2667°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Damascus from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Damascus and Lima is 12,901 km (8,016 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Damascus?

Lima is to the west of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 38 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.