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Distance from Lima to Puebla

Straight line

4,149 km
2,578 mi · 2,240 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Puebla?

Lima (Peru) and Puebla (Mexico) are very far apart: 4,149 km in a straight line, that is 2,578 miles or 2,240 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 Puebla, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Puebla lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Peru into Mexico. The halfway point is at 3.5578°, -87.4338°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Puebla?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Puebla is 4,149 km (2,578 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Puebla from Lima?

Puebla is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Puebla?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.