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Distance from Lima to Salvador

Straight line

4,184 km
2,600 mi · 2,259 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 44 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Salvador?

Lima (Peru) and Salvador (Brazil) are very far apart: 4,184 km in a straight line, that is 2,600 miles or 2,259 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lima, Salvador lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). The route crosses from Peru into Brazil. The halfway point is at -13.2232°, -57.8055°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 44 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 Salvador?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Salvador is 4,184 km (2,600 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Salvador from Lima?

Salvador is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Salvador?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 44 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.