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Distance from Lima to Athens

Straight line

11,765 km
7,311 mi · 6,353 NM

By road

4,376 km
2,719 mi

Travel time

46 h 43 min
flight ≈ 15 h 12 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Athens?

Lima (Peru) and Athens (Greece) are very far apart: 11,765 km in a straight line, that is 7,311 miles or 6,353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Athens is 4,376 km (2,719 miles), about 46 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Athens lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Peru into Greece. The halfway point is at 19.7055°, -34.0461°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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 Athens?

By road it is 4,376 km (2,719 miles) from Lima to Athens; in a straight line it is 11,765 km (7,311 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Athens?

About 46 h 43 min on the fastest route (4,376 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Athens from Lima?

Athens is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Athens?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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.