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Distance from Lima to Chennai

Straight line

17,568 km
10,916 mi · 9,486 NM

By road

12,240 km
7,606 mi

Travel time

141 h 19 min
flight ≈ 22 h 28 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Chennai?

Lima (Peru) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 17,568 km in a straight line, that is 10,916 miles or 9,486 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Chennai is 12,240 km (7,606 miles), about 141 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Chennai lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Peru into India. The halfway point is at 2.6529°, 1.0449°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 28 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 Chennai?

By road it is 12,240 km (7,606 miles) from Lima to Chennai; in a straight line it is 17,568 km (10,916 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Chennai?

About 141 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Lima?

Chennai is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 28 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.