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Distance from Lima to Mexico City

Straight line

4,241 km
2,636 mi · 2,290 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 48 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Mexico City?

Lima (Peru) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 4,241 km in a straight line, that is 2,636 miles or 2,290 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 Mexico City, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Mexico City lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Peru into Mexico. The halfway point is at 3.7622°, -87.8745°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Mexico City?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Mexico City is 4,241 km (2,636 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mexico City from Lima?

Mexico City is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 48 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.