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Distance from Fortaleza to Lima

Straight line

4,337 km
2,695 mi · 2,342 NM

By road

6,622 km
4,114 mi

Travel time

91 h 33 min
flight ≈ 5 h 55 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Lima?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 4,337 km in a straight line, that is 2,695 miles or 2,342 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fortaleza to Lima is 6,622 km (4,114 miles), about 91 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Fortaleza, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from Brazil into Peru. The halfway point is at -8.3401°, -57.5842°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 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 Fortaleza from Lima?

By road it is 6,622 km (4,114 miles) from Fortaleza to Lima; in a straight line it is 4,337 km (2,695 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Lima?

About 91 h 33 min on the fastest route (6,622 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Fortaleza?

Lima is to the west of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 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.