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Distance from Lima to Reading

Straight line

10,102 km
6,277 mi · 5,455 NM

By road

2,295 km
1,426 mi

Travel time

30 h 13 min
flight ≈ 13 h 8 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Reading?

Lima (Peru) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 10,102 km in a straight line, that is 6,277 miles or 5,455 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Reading is 2,295 km (1,426 miles), about 30 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Reading lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Peru into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 24.1340°, -48.8340°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 8 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 Reading?

By road it is 2,295 km (1,426 miles) from Lima to Reading; in a straight line it is 10,102 km (6,277 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Reading?

About 30 h 13 min on the fastest route (2,295 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Lima?

Reading is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 8 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.