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Distance from Lima to Kyoto

Straight line

15,850 km
9,849 mi · 8,558 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 19 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Kyoto?

Lima (Peru) and Kyoto (Japan) are very far apart: 15,850 km in a straight line, that is 9,849 miles or 8,558 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 Kyoto, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Kyoto lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Peru into Japan. The halfway point is at 34.5945°, -133.8901°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Kyoto?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Kyoto is 15,850 km (9,849 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kyoto from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 19 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.