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Distance from Lima to Istanbul

Straight line

12,219 km
7,593 mi · 6,598 NM

By road

4,226 km
2,626 mi

Travel time

44 h 18 min
flight ≈ 15 h 46 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Istanbul?

Lima (Peru) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 12,219 km in a straight line, that is 7,593 miles or 6,598 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Istanbul is 4,226 km (2,626 miles), about 44 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Peru into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 22.9293°, -33.7472°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 46 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 Istanbul?

By road it is 4,226 km (2,626 miles) from Lima to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 12,219 km (7,593 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Istanbul?

About 44 h 18 min on the fastest route (4,226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lima?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 46 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.