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Distance from Lima to Lijiang

Straight line

18,339 km
11,395 mi · 9,902 NM

By road

12,608 km
7,834 mi

Travel time

146 h 27 min
flight ≈ 23 h 25 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Lijiang?

Lima (Peru) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 18,339 km in a straight line, that is 11,395 miles or 9,902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Lijiang is 12,608 km (7,834 miles), about 146 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Lijiang lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 68.2754°, -50.8188°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 25 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 12,608 km (7,834 miles) from Lima to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 18,339 km (11,395 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Lijiang?

About 146 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,608 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Lima?

Lijiang is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 25 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.