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Distance from Lima to Seoul

Straight line

16,312 km
10,136 mi · 8,808 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 53 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Seoul?

Lima (Peru) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 16,312 km in a straight line, that is 10,136 miles or 8,808 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lima and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Seoul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Peru into South Korea. The halfway point is at 44.3351°, -128.8135°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Seoul is 16,312 km (10,136 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Lima?

Seoul is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 53 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.