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Distance from Lima to Pyongyang

Straight line

16,271 km
10,110 mi · 8,785 NM

By road

13,036 km
8,100 mi

Travel time

152 h 56 min
flight ≈ 20 h 50 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Pyongyang?

Lima (Peru) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are very far apart: 16,271 km in a straight line, that is 10,110 miles or 8,785 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Pyongyang is 13,036 km (8,100 miles), about 152 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Pyongyang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Peru into North Korea. The halfway point is at 46.5614°, -125.9910°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 50 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 Pyongyang?

By road it is 13,036 km (8,100 miles) from Lima to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 16,271 km (10,110 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Pyongyang?

About 152 h 56 min on the fastest route (13,036 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Lima?

Pyongyang is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 50 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.