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Distance from Lima to Xiamen

Straight line

17,915 km
11,132 mi · 9,674 NM

By road

13,387 km
8,318 mi

Travel time

156 h 17 min
flight ≈ 22 h 54 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Xiamen?

Lima (Peru) and Xiamen (China) are very far apart: 17,915 km in a straight line, that is 11,132 miles or 9,674 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Xiamen is 13,387 km (8,318 miles), about 156 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Xiamen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from Peru into China. The halfway point is at 38.6544°, -144.3060°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 54 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 Xiamen?

By road it is 13,387 km (8,318 miles) from Lima to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 17,915 km (11,132 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Xiamen?

About 156 h 17 min on the fastest route (13,387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Lima?

Xiamen is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 54 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.