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Distance from Lima to Lyon

Straight line

10,339 km
6,424 mi · 5,583 NM

By road

1,933 km
1,201 mi

Travel time

20 h 47 min
flight ≈ 13 h 25 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Lyon?

Lima (Peru) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 10,339 km in a straight line, that is 6,424 miles or 5,583 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Lyon is 1,933 km (1,201 miles), about 20 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Lyon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Peru into France. The halfway point is at 21.6453°, -44.3422°.

A direct flight would take about 13 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 Lyon?

By road it is 1,933 km (1,201 miles) from Lima to Lyon; in a straight line it is 10,339 km (6,424 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Lyon?

About 20 h 47 min on the fastest route (1,933 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Lima?

Lyon is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.