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Distance from Lima to Bristol

Straight line

9,995 km
6,211 mi · 5,397 NM

By road

2,379 km
1,478 mi

Travel time

31 h 4 min
flight ≈ 13 h

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Bristol?

Lima (Peru) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,995 km in a straight line, that is 6,211 miles or 5,397 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Bristol is 2,379 km (1,478 miles), about 31 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Bristol lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Peru into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 23.9182°, -49.3673°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h (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 Bristol?

By road it is 2,379 km (1,478 miles) from Lima to Bristol; in a straight line it is 9,995 km (6,211 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Bristol?

About 31 h 4 min on the fastest route (2,379 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 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.