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Distance from Lima to Alexandria

Straight line

12,303 km
7,645 mi · 6,643 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 53 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Alexandria?

Lima (Peru) and Alexandria (Egypt) are very far apart: 12,303 km in a straight line, that is 7,645 miles or 6,643 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 Lima and Alexandria, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Alexandria lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Peru into Egypt. The halfway point is at 15.7690°, -28.7167°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Alexandria?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Alexandria is 12,303 km (7,645 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Alexandria from Lima?

Alexandria is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 53 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.