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Distance from Kaohsiung to Lima

Straight line

17,845 km
11,089 mi · 9,636 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Lima?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,845 km in a straight line, that is 11,089 miles or 9,636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kaohsiung, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Peru. The halfway point is at 31.0924°, -147.6366°.

A direct flight would take about 22 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kaohsiung from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Kaohsiung and Lima is 17,845 km (11,089 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lima from Kaohsiung?

Lima is to the north-east of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 22 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.