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Distance from Lima to Chengdu

Straight line

17,939 km
11,147 mi · 9,686 NM

By road

12,169 km
7,561 mi

Travel time

140 h 3 min
flight ≈ 22 h 55 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Chengdu?

Lima (Peru) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 17,939 km in a straight line, that is 11,147 miles or 9,686 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Chengdu is 12,169 km (7,561 miles), about 140 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Chengdu lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 68.4316°, -84.9581°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 55 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 12,169 km (7,561 miles) from Lima to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 17,939 km (11,147 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Chengdu?

About 140 h 3 min on the fastest route (12,169 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Lima?

Chengdu is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 55 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.