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Distance from Lima to Xi’an

Straight line

17,472 km
10,857 mi · 9,434 NM

By road

11,709 km
7,275 mi

Travel time

137 h 20 min
flight ≈ 22 h 20 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Xi’an?

Lima (Peru) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 17,472 km in a straight line, that is 10,857 miles or 9,434 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Xi’an is 11,709 km (7,275 miles), about 137 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Xi’an lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 63.3263°, -105.8403°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 20 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 11,709 km (7,275 miles) from Lima to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 17,472 km (10,857 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Xi’an?

About 137 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Lima?

Xi’an is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 20 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.