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Distance from Lima to Santiago

Straight line

2,459 km
1,528 mi · 1,328 NM

By road

3,327 km
2,067 mi

Travel time

45 h 11 min
flight ≈ 3 h 34 min

Direction

SSE 166°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Santiago?

Lima (Peru) and Santiago (Chile) are quite far apart: 2,459 km in a straight line, that is 1,528 miles or 1,328 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Santiago is 3,327 km (2,067 miles), about 45 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Lima, Santiago lies to the south (initial bearing 166°). The route crosses from Peru into Chile. The halfway point is at -22.7816°, -74.0914°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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 Santiago?

By road it is 3,327 km (2,067 miles) from Lima to Santiago; in a straight line it is 2,459 km (1,528 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Santiago?

About 45 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,327 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Santiago from Lima?

Santiago is to the south of Lima, at an initial bearing of 166°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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.