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Distance from Lima to Vulcan

Straight line

11,756 km
7,305 mi · 6,348 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 12 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Vulcan?

Lima (Peru) and Vulcan (Romania) are very far apart: 11,756 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.

From Lima, Vulcan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Peru into Romania. The halfway point is at 24.6324°, -37.9983°.

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 Vulcan?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Vulcan is 11,756 km (7,305 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Vulcan from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Vulcan?

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.