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Distance from Lima to Shiraz

Straight line

14,479 km
8,997 mi · 7,818 NM

By road

7,423 km
4,613 mi

Travel time

79 h 42 min
flight ≈ 18 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Shiraz?

Lima (Peru) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 14,479 km in a straight line, that is 8,997 miles or 7,818 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Shiraz is 7,423 km (4,613 miles), about 79 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Shiraz lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Peru into Iran. The halfway point is at 19.7904°, -19.3619°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 36 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 Shiraz?

By road it is 7,423 km (4,613 miles) from Lima to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 14,479 km (8,997 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Shiraz?

About 79 h 42 min on the fastest route (7,423 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Lima?

Shiraz is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 36 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.