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Distance from Lima to Kabul

Straight line

15,795 km
9,815 mi · 8,529 NM

By road

8,925 km
5,546 mi

Travel time

102 h 27 min
flight ≈ 20 h 15 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kabul?

Lima (Peru) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 15,795 km in a straight line, that is 9,815 miles or 8,529 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Kabul is 8,925 km (5,546 miles), about 102 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Kabul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Peru into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 33.3527°, -19.6538°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 15 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 Kabul?

By road it is 8,925 km (5,546 miles) from Lima to Kabul; in a straight line it is 15,795 km (9,815 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Kabul?

About 102 h 27 min on the fastest route (8,925 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Lima?

Kabul is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 15 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.