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Distance from Lima to Amsterdam

Straight line

10,518 km
6,535 mi · 5,679 NM

By road

2,442 km
1,517 mi

Travel time

26 h 59 min
flight ≈ 13 h 39 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Amsterdam?

Lima (Peru) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 10,518 km in a straight line, that is 6,535 miles or 5,679 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Amsterdam is 2,442 km (1,517 miles), about 26 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Amsterdam lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Peru into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 25.4909°, -47.4240°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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 Lima from Amsterdam?

By road it is 2,442 km (1,517 miles) from Lima to Amsterdam; in a straight line it is 10,518 km (6,535 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Amsterdam?

About 26 h 59 min on the fastest route (2,442 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Lima?

Amsterdam is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Amsterdam?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 39 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.