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Distance from Lima to Yaoundé

Straight line

9,949 km
6,182 mi · 5,372 NM

By road

6,599 km
4,101 mi

Travel time

94 h 12 min
flight ≈ 12 h 56 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Yaoundé?

Lima (Peru) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 9,949 km in a straight line, that is 6,182 miles or 5,372 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Yaoundé is 6,599 km (4,101 miles), about 94 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Yaoundé lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Peru into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -5.7002°, -32.1979°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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 Yaoundé?

By road it is 6,599 km (4,101 miles) from Lima to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 9,949 km (6,182 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Yaoundé?

About 94 h 12 min on the fastest route (6,599 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yaoundé from Lima?

Yaoundé is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Yaoundé?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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.