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Distance from Lima to Damascus

Straight line

12,901 km
8,016 mi · 6,966 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 38 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Damascus?

Lima (Peru) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 12,901 km in a straight line, that is 8,016 miles or 6,966 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 Damascus, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Damascus lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Peru into Syria. The halfway point is at 18.9011°, -27.2667°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Damascus?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Damascus is 12,901 km (8,016 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Damascus from Lima?

Damascus is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 38 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.