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Distance from Lima to Manhattan

Straight line

5,857 km
3,639 mi · 3,162 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 49 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Manhattan?

Lima (Peru) and Manhattan (United States) are very far apart: 5,857 km in a straight line, that is 3,639 miles or 3,162 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 Manhattan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Manhattan lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Peru into United States. The halfway point is at 14.3750°, -75.6921°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Manhattan?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Manhattan is 5,857 km (3,639 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Manhattan from Lima?

Manhattan is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Manhattan?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 49 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.