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Distance from Lima to Datong

Straight line

16,737 km
10,400 mi · 9,037 NM

By road

11,682 km
7,259 mi

Travel time

137 h 34 min
flight ≈ 21 h 25 min

Direction

NNW 344°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Datong?

Lima (Peru) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 16,737 km in a straight line, that is 10,400 miles or 9,037 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Datong is 11,682 km (7,259 miles), about 137 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Datong lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 58.7918°, -108.3305°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 25 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 Datong?

By road it is 11,682 km (7,259 miles) from Lima to Datong; in a straight line it is 16,737 km (10,400 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Datong?

About 137 h 34 min on the fastest route (11,682 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Datong from Lima?

Datong is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 344°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 25 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.