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Distance from Lima to Shantou

Straight line

18,101 km
11,247 mi · 9,774 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h 8 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Shantou?

Lima (Peru) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 18,101 km in a straight line, that is 11,247 miles or 9,774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lima, Shantou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 38.7135°, -145.4392°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 8 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 Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Shantou is 18,101 km (11,247 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Lima?

Shantou is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 8 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.