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Distance from Leipzig to Lima

Straight line

11,003 km
6,837 mi · 5,941 NM

By road

2,893 km
1,797 mi

Travel time

30 h 29 min
flight ≈ 14 h 15 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Lima?

Leipzig (Germany) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 11,003 km in a straight line, that is 6,837 miles or 5,941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Lima is 2,893 km (1,797 miles), about 30 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Leipzig, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from Germany into Peru. The halfway point is at 26.1397°, -44.6340°.

A direct flight would take about 14 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 Leipzig from Lima?

By road it is 2,893 km (1,797 miles) from Leipzig to Lima; in a straight line it is 11,003 km (6,837 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Lima?

About 30 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Leipzig?

Lima is to the west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 14 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.