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Distance from Lima to Köln

Straight line

10,621 km
6,600 mi · 5,735 NM

By road

2,422 km
1,505 mi

Travel time

26 h 17 min
flight ≈ 13 h 47 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Köln?

Lima (Peru) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 10,621 km in a straight line, that is 6,600 miles or 5,735 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Köln is 2,422 km (1,505 miles), about 26 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Köln lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Peru into Germany. The halfway point is at 24.9965°, -46.0530°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 47 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 Köln?

By road it is 2,422 km (1,505 miles) from Lima to Köln; in a straight line it is 10,621 km (6,600 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Köln?

About 26 h 17 min on the fastest route (2,422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Lima?

Köln is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 47 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.