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Distance from Kobe to Lima

Straight line

15,914 km
9,888 mi · 8,593 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Lima?

Kobe (Japan) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 15,914 km in a straight line, that is 9,888 miles or 8,593 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kobe and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kobe, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Japan into Peru. The halfway point is at 34.6640°, -134.2415°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kobe from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and Lima is 15,914 km (9,888 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Kobe?

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

How long is the flight from Kobe to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 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.