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Distance from Helsinki to Lima

Straight line

11,822 km
7,346 mi · 6,383 NM

By road

5,705 km
3,545 mi

Travel time

64 h 31 min
flight ≈ 15 h 17 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Helsinki from Lima?

Helsinki (Finland) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 11,822 km in a straight line, that is 7,346 miles or 6,383 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Helsinki to Lima is 5,705 km (3,545 miles), about 64 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Helsinki, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). The route crosses from Finland into Peru. The halfway point is at 33.3498°, -47.9442°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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 Helsinki from Lima?

By road it is 5,705 km (3,545 miles) from Helsinki to Lima; in a straight line it is 11,822 km (7,346 miles).

How long is the drive from Helsinki to Lima?

About 64 h 31 min on the fastest route (5,705 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Helsinki?

Lima is to the west of Helsinki, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 17 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.