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Distance from Lima to São Paulo

Straight line

3,455 km
2,147 mi · 1,865 NM

By road

4,421 km
2,747 mi

Travel time

62 h 30 min
flight ≈ 4 h 49 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from São Paulo?

Lima (Peru) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 3,455 km in a straight line, that is 2,147 miles or 1,865 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to São Paulo is 4,421 km (2,747 miles), about 62 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Lima, São Paulo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). The route crosses from Peru into Brazil. The halfway point is at -18.3967°, -62.3353°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 49 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 São Paulo?

By road it is 4,421 km (2,747 miles) from Lima to São Paulo; in a straight line it is 3,455 km (2,147 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to São Paulo?

About 62 h 30 min on the fastest route (4,421 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is São Paulo from Lima?

São Paulo is to the south-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Lima to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 49 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.