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Distance from Lima to Mosul

Straight line

13,492 km
8,383 mi · 7,285 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 22 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Mosul?

Lima (Peru) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 13,492 km in a straight line, that is 8,383 miles or 7,285 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 Mosul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Mosul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Peru into Iraq. The halfway point is at 23.0469°, -26.4881°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Mosul?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Mosul is 13,492 km (8,383 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mosul from Lima?

Mosul is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 22 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.