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Distance from Lanzhou to Lima

Straight line

17,343 km
10,776 mi · 9,364 NM

By road

11,105 km
6,900 mi

Travel time

130 h 27 min
flight ≈ 22 h 11 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Lima?

Lanzhou (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,343 km in a straight line, that is 10,776 miles or 9,364 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Lima is 11,105 km (6,900 miles), about 130 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lanzhou, Lima lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 65.8827°, -81.1577°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 11 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 Lanzhou from Lima?

By road it is 11,105 km (6,900 miles) from Lanzhou to Lima; in a straight line it is 17,343 km (10,776 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Lima?

About 130 h 27 min on the fastest route (11,105 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Lanzhou?

Lima is to the north of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 11 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.