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Distance from Lima to Kampala

Straight line

12,159 km
7,555 mi · 6,565 NM

By road

6,585 km
4,092 mi

Travel time

93 h 55 min
flight ≈ 15 h 42 min

Direction

E 94°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kampala?

Lima (Peru) and Kampala (Uganda) are very far apart: 12,159 km in a straight line, that is 7,555 miles or 6,565 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Kampala is 6,585 km (4,092 miles), about 93 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Kampala lies to the east (initial bearing 94°). The route crosses from Peru into Uganda. The halfway point is at -10.1017°, -21.3198°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 42 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 Kampala?

By road it is 6,585 km (4,092 miles) from Lima to Kampala; in a straight line it is 12,159 km (7,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Kampala?

About 93 h 55 min on the fastest route (6,585 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kampala from Lima?

Kampala is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 94°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Kampala?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 42 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.