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Distance from Lima to Leipzig

Straight line

11,003 km
6,837 mi · 5,941 NM

By road

2,893 km
1,798 mi

Travel time

30 h 31 min
flight ≈ 14 h 15 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Leipzig?

Lima (Peru) and Leipzig (Germany) are very far apart: 11,003 km in a straight line, that is 6,837 miles or 5,941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Leipzig is 2,893 km (1,798 miles), about 30 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Leipzig lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Peru into Germany. The halfway point is at 26.1397°, -44.6340°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 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 Leipzig?

By road it is 2,893 km (1,798 miles) from Lima to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 11,003 km (6,837 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Leipzig?

About 30 h 31 min on the fastest route (2,893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 15 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.