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Distance from Kabul to Lima

Straight line

15,795 km
9,815 mi · 8,529 NM

By road

8,937 km
5,553 mi

Travel time

102 h 48 min
flight ≈ 20 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Lima?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 15,795 km in a straight line, that is 9,815 miles or 8,529 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Lima is 8,937 km (5,553 miles), about 102 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kabul, Lima lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into Peru. The halfway point is at 33.3527°, -19.6538°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 15 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 Kabul from Lima?

By road it is 8,937 km (5,553 miles) from Kabul to Lima; in a straight line it is 15,795 km (9,815 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Lima?

About 102 h 48 min on the fastest route (8,937 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Kabul?

Lima is to the north-west of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 15 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.