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Distance from Lima to Shiyan

Straight line

17,590 km
10,930 mi · 9,498 NM

By road

12,002 km
7,458 mi

Travel time

140 h 38 min
flight ≈ 22 h 29 min

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Shiyan?

Lima (Peru) and Shiyan (China) are very far apart: 17,590 km in a straight line, that is 10,930 miles or 9,498 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Shiyan is 12,002 km (7,458 miles), about 140 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Shiyan lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 60.9540°, -115.5260°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 29 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 Shiyan?

By road it is 12,002 km (7,458 miles) from Lima to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 17,590 km (10,930 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Shiyan?

About 140 h 38 min on the fastest route (12,002 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Lima?

Shiyan is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 29 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.