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Distance from Lima to Medan

Straight line

18,961 km
11,782 mi · 10,238 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 24 h 12 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Medan?

Lima (Peru) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 18,961 km in a straight line, that is 11,782 miles or 10,238 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 Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Medan lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from Peru into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -62.2544°, 25.9293°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Medan is 18,961 km (11,782 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Lima?

Medan is to the south-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 12 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.