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Distance from Lima to Algiers

Straight line

9,942 km
6,177 mi · 5,368 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 56 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Algiers?

Lima (Peru) and Algiers (Algeria) are very far apart: 9,942 km in a straight line, that is 6,177 miles or 5,368 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 Algiers, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Algiers lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Peru into Algeria. The halfway point is at 15.9044°, -41.7392°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Algiers?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Algiers is 9,942 km (6,177 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Algiers from Lima?

Algiers is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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.