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Distance from Lima to Glasgow

Straight line

10,060 km
6,251 mi · 5,432 NM

By road

2,906 km
1,806 mi

Travel time

36 h 54 min
flight ≈ 13 h 5 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Glasgow?

Lima (Peru) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 10,060 km in a straight line, that is 6,251 miles or 5,432 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Glasgow is 2,906 km (1,806 miles), about 36 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Glasgow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from Peru into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 26.1031°, -51.9291°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 5 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 Glasgow?

By road it is 2,906 km (1,806 miles) from Lima to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 10,060 km (6,251 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Glasgow?

About 36 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,906 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Glasgow from Lima?

Glasgow is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Glasgow?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 5 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.