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Distance from Lima to Birmingham

Straight line

10,078 km
6,262 mi · 5,442 NM

By road

2,447 km
1,521 mi

Travel time

31 h 47 min
flight ≈ 13 h 6 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Birmingham?

Lima (Peru) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 10,078 km in a straight line, that is 6,262 miles or 5,442 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Birmingham is 2,447 km (1,521 miles), about 31 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Birmingham lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from Peru into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 24.5787°, -49.6022°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 6 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 2,447 km (1,521 miles) from Lima to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 10,078 km (6,262 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Birmingham?

About 31 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,447 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Lima?

Birmingham is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 6 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.