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Distance from Lima to Calgary

Straight line

7,855 km
4,881 mi · 4,242 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 19 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Calgary?

Lima (Peru) and Calgary (Canada) are very far apart: 7,855 km in a straight line, that is 4,881 miles or 4,242 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 Calgary, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Calgary lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Peru into Canada. The halfway point is at 20.4334°, -91.3887°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Calgary?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Calgary is 7,855 km (4,881 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Calgary from Lima?

Calgary is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Calgary?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 19 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.