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Distance from Lima to Kobe

Straight line

15,914 km
9,888 mi · 8,593 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 24 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kobe?

Lima (Peru) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 15,914 km in a straight line, that is 9,888 miles or 8,593 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 Kobe, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Kobe lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Peru into Japan. The halfway point is at 34.6640°, -134.2415°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Kobe?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Kobe is 15,914 km (9,888 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kobe from Lima?

Kobe is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 24 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.