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Distance from Lima to Rome

Straight line

10,857 km
6,746 mi · 5,863 NM

By road

2,654 km
1,649 mi

Travel time

28 h 47 min
flight ≈ 14 h 4 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Rome?

Lima (Peru) and Rome (Italy) are very far apart: 10,857 km in a straight line, that is 6,746 miles or 5,863 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Rome is 2,654 km (1,649 miles), about 28 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Rome lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Peru into Italy. The halfway point is at 20.4092°, -39.9205°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 4 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 Rome?

By road it is 2,654 km (1,649 miles) from Lima to Rome; in a straight line it is 10,857 km (6,746 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Rome?

About 28 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,654 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Lima?

Rome is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Rome?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 4 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.