Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Lima
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lima?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,644 km in a straight line, that is 6,614 miles or 5,748 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Lima is 2,482 km (1,542 miles), about 26 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Gelsenkirchen, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from Germany into Peru. The halfway point is at 25.3458°, -46.3016°.
A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Lima
- Lima – Guayaquil 1,139 km
- Lima – Quito 1,324 km
- Lima – Santa Cruz de la Sierra 1,618 km
- Lima – Cali 1,722 km
- Lima – Bogotá 1,880 km
- Lima – Medellín 2,041 km
- Lima – Manaus 2,120 km
- Lima – Santiago 2,468 km
- Lima – Asunción 2,512 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lima?
By road it is 2,482 km (1,542 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,644 km (6,614 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lima?
About 26 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,482 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lima from Gelsenkirchen?
Lima is to the west of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 258°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Lima?
A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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.