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Distance from Lima to Birkenhead

Straight line

10,040 km
6,239 mi · 5,421 NM

By road

2,600 km
1,616 mi

Travel time

33 h 37 min
flight ≈ 13 h 3 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Birkenhead?

Lima (Peru) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 10,040 km in a straight line, that is 6,239 miles or 5,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Birkenhead is 2,600 km (1,616 miles), about 33 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Birkenhead lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from Peru into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 24.9321°, -50.3772°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 2,600 km (1,616 miles) from Lima to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 10,040 km (6,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Birkenhead?

About 33 h 37 min on the fastest route (2,600 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Lima?

Birkenhead is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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.