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Distance from Lima to Rotterdam

Straight line

10,478 km
6,511 mi · 5,658 NM

By road

2,382 km
1,480 mi

Travel time

26 h 8 min
flight ≈ 13 h 36 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Rotterdam?

Lima (Peru) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 10,478 km in a straight line, that is 6,511 miles or 5,658 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Rotterdam is 2,382 km (1,480 miles), about 26 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Rotterdam lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Peru into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 25.1748°, -47.3211°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 2,382 km (1,480 miles) from Lima to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 10,478 km (6,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Rotterdam?

About 26 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,382 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Lima?

Rotterdam is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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.