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Distance from Lima to Busan

Straight line

16,353 km
10,162 mi · 8,830 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 57 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Busan?

Lima (Peru) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 16,353 km in a straight line, that is 10,162 miles or 8,830 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lima and Busan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Busan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Peru into South Korea. The halfway point is at 40.1808°, -132.9616°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Busan?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Busan is 16,353 km (10,162 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Busan from Lima?

Busan is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 57 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.