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Distance from Lima to Madrid

Straight line

9,501 km
5,903 mi · 5,130 NM

By road

777 km
483 mi

Travel time

9 h
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Madrid?

Lima (Peru) and Madrid (Spain) are very far apart: 9,501 km in a straight line, that is 5,903 miles or 5,130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Madrid is 777 km (483 miles), about 9 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Madrid lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Peru into Spain. The halfway point is at 17.4214°, -45.6623°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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 Madrid?

By road it is 777 km (483 miles) from Lima to Madrid; in a straight line it is 9,501 km (5,903 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Madrid?

About 9 h on the fastest route (777 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Lima?

Madrid is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.