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Distance from Lima to Kathmandu

Straight line

17,492 km
10,869 mi · 9,445 NM

By road

11,004 km
6,838 mi

Travel time

127 h 44 min
flight ≈ 22 h 22 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kathmandu?

Lima (Peru) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 17,492 km in a straight line, that is 10,869 miles or 9,445 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Kathmandu is 11,004 km (6,838 miles), about 127 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Kathmandu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Peru into Nepal. The halfway point is at 40.4824°, -13.6038°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 22 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 Kathmandu?

By road it is 11,004 km (6,838 miles) from Lima to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 17,492 km (10,869 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Kathmandu?

About 127 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,004 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Lima?

Kathmandu is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 22 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.