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Distance from Lima to Tehran

Straight line

14,239 km
8,848 mi · 7,689 NM

By road

6,670 km
4,145 mi

Travel time

72 h 28 min
flight ≈ 18 h 18 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Tehran?

Lima (Peru) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 14,239 km in a straight line, that is 8,848 miles or 7,689 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Tehran is 6,670 km (4,145 miles), about 72 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Tehran lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Peru into Iran. The halfway point is at 25.3085°, -23.6642°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 18 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 Tehran?

By road it is 6,670 km (4,145 miles) from Lima to Tehran; in a straight line it is 14,239 km (8,848 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Tehran?

About 72 h 28 min on the fastest route (6,670 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tehran from Lima?

Tehran is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 18 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.