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Distance from Lima to Osaka

Straight line

15,888 km
9,873 mi · 8,579 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 22 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Osaka?

Lima (Peru) and Osaka (Japan) are very far apart: 15,888 km in a straight line, that is 9,873 miles or 8,579 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 Osaka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Osaka lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Peru into Japan. The halfway point is at 34.4325°, -134.2425°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Osaka?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Osaka is 15,888 km (9,873 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Osaka from Lima?

Osaka is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Osaka?

A direct flight would take about 20 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.