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Distance from Lima to Moscow

Straight line

12,640 km
7,854 mi · 6,825 NM

By road

4,785 km
2,973 mi

Travel time

52 h 26 min
flight ≈ 16 h 18 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Moscow?

Lima (Peru) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 12,640 km in a straight line, that is 7,854 miles or 6,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Moscow is 4,785 km (2,973 miles), about 52 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from Peru into Russia. The halfway point is at 34.4056°, -42.4948°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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 Moscow?

By road it is 4,785 km (2,973 miles) from Lima to Moscow; in a straight line it is 12,640 km (7,854 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Moscow?

About 52 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,785 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Lima?

Moscow is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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.