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Distance from Lijiang to Lima

Straight line

18,339 km
11,395 mi · 9,902 NM

By road

12,612 km
7,837 mi

Travel time

146 h 35 min
flight ≈ 23 h 25 min

Direction

N 350°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Lima?

Lijiang (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 18,339 km in a straight line, that is 11,395 miles or 9,902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Lima is 12,612 km (7,837 miles), about 146 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lijiang, Lima lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 68.2754°, -50.8188°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 25 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 Lijiang from Lima?

By road it is 12,612 km (7,837 miles) from Lijiang to Lima; in a straight line it is 18,339 km (11,395 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Lima?

About 146 h 35 min on the fastest route (12,612 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Lijiang?

Lima is to the north of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 350°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 25 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.