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Distance from Lima to Târgu Jiu

Straight line

11,757 km
7,305 mi · 6,348 NM

By road

3,620 km
2,249 mi

Travel time

40 h 29 min
flight ≈ 15 h 12 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Târgu Jiu?

Lima (Peru) and Târgu Jiu (Romania) are very far apart: 11,757 km in a straight line, that is 7,305 miles or 6,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Târgu Jiu is 3,620 km (2,249 miles), about 40 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Târgu Jiu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Peru into Romania. The halfway point is at 24.4197°, -37.8044°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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 Târgu Jiu?

By road it is 3,620 km (2,249 miles) from Lima to Târgu Jiu; in a straight line it is 11,757 km (7,305 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Târgu Jiu?

About 40 h 29 min on the fastest route (3,620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Târgu Jiu from Lima?

Târgu Jiu is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Târgu Jiu?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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.