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Distance from Lima to Palermo

Straight line

10,861 km
6,748 mi · 5,864 NM

By road

3,554 km
2,209 mi

Travel time

39 h 1 min
flight ≈ 14 h 5 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Palermo?

Lima (Peru) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 10,861 km in a straight line, that is 6,748 miles or 5,864 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Palermo is 3,554 km (2,209 miles), about 39 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Palermo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Peru into Italy. The halfway point is at 18.0951°, -38.0760°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 5 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 Palermo?

By road it is 3,554 km (2,209 miles) from Lima to Palermo; in a straight line it is 10,861 km (6,748 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Palermo?

About 39 h 1 min on the fastest route (3,554 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 5 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.