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Distance from Lima to Messina

Straight line

11,054 km
6,868 mi · 5,969 NM

By road

3,328 km
2,068 mi

Travel time

36 h 20 min
flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Messina?

Lima (Peru) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 11,054 km in a straight line, that is 6,868 miles or 5,969 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Messina is 3,328 km (2,068 miles), about 36 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Messina lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Peru into Italy. The halfway point is at 18.4669°, -37.2362°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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 Messina?

By road it is 3,328 km (2,068 miles) from Lima to Messina; in a straight line it is 11,054 km (6,868 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Messina?

About 36 h 20 min on the fastest route (3,328 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Lima?

Messina is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.