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Distance from Hamburg to Lima

Straight line

10,880 km
6,760 mi · 5,875 NM

By road

2,842 km
1,766 mi

Travel time

30 h 11 min
flight ≈ 14 h 6 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Lima?

Hamburg (Germany) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,880 km in a straight line, that is 6,760 miles or 5,875 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Lima is 2,842 km (1,766 miles), about 30 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Hamburg, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from Germany into Peru. The halfway point is at 26.9763°, -46.5687°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 6 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 Hamburg from Lima?

By road it is 2,842 km (1,766 miles) from Hamburg to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,880 km (6,760 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Lima?

About 30 h 11 min on the fastest route (2,842 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Hamburg?

Lima is to the west of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 6 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.