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Distance from Lima to Cardiff

Straight line

9,958 km
6,187 mi · 5,377 NM

By road

2,431 km
1,510 mi

Travel time

31 h 46 min
flight ≈ 12 h 57 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Cardiff?

Lima (Peru) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,958 km in a straight line, that is 6,187 miles or 5,377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Cardiff is 2,431 km (1,510 miles), about 31 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Cardiff lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Peru into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 23.8565°, -49.5710°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 57 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 2,431 km (1,510 miles) from Lima to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 9,958 km (6,187 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Cardiff?

About 31 h 46 min on the fastest route (2,431 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.