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Distance from Datong to Lima

Straight line

16,737 km
10,400 mi · 9,037 NM

By road

11,680 km
7,257 mi

Travel time

137 h 28 min
flight ≈ 21 h 25 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Lima?

Datong (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 16,737 km in a straight line, that is 10,400 miles or 9,037 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Datong to Lima is 11,680 km (7,257 miles), about 137 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Datong, Lima lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 58.7918°, -108.3305°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 25 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 Datong from Lima?

By road it is 11,680 km (7,257 miles) from Datong to Lima; in a straight line it is 16,737 km (10,400 miles).

How long is the drive from Datong to Lima?

About 137 h 28 min on the fastest route (11,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Datong?

Lima is to the north of Datong, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 25 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.