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Distance from Lima to Kaohsiung

Straight line

17,845 km
11,089 mi · 9,636 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 48 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kaohsiung?

Lima (Peru) and Kaohsiung (Taiwan) are very far apart: 17,845 km in a straight line, that is 11,089 miles or 9,636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lima and Kaohsiung, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Kaohsiung lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Peru into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 31.0924°, -147.6366°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Kaohsiung?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Kaohsiung is 17,845 km (11,089 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kaohsiung from Lima?

Kaohsiung is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Kaohsiung?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 48 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.