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Distance from Kampala to Lima

Straight line

12,159 km
7,555 mi · 6,565 NM

By road

6,588 km
4,093 mi

Travel time

93 h 15 min
flight ≈ 15 h 42 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Lima?

Kampala (Uganda) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 12,159 km in a straight line, that is 7,555 miles or 6,565 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Lima is 6,588 km (4,093 miles), about 93 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kampala, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Uganda into Peru. The halfway point is at -10.1017°, -21.3198°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 42 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 Kampala from Lima?

By road it is 6,588 km (4,093 miles) from Kampala to Lima; in a straight line it is 12,159 km (7,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Lima?

About 93 h 15 min on the fastest route (6,588 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Kampala?

Lima is to the west of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 42 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.