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Distance from Lima to Taiyuan

Straight line

16,990 km
10,557 mi · 9,174 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 44 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Taiyuan?

Lima (Peru) and Taiyuan (China) are very far apart: 16,990 km in a straight line, that is 10,557 miles or 9,174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lima, Taiyuan lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 59.4647°, -110.4035°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 44 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 Taiyuan?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Taiyuan is 16,990 km (10,557 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Taiyuan from Lima?

Taiyuan is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Taiyuan?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 44 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.