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Distance from Lima to Zürich

Straight line

10,655 km
6,621 mi · 5,753 NM

By road

2,357 km
1,465 mi

Travel time

25 h 24 min
flight ≈ 13 h 49 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Zürich?

Lima (Peru) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 10,655 km in a straight line, that is 6,621 miles or 5,753 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Zürich is 2,357 km (1,465 miles), about 25 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lima, Zürich lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Peru into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 23.1647°, -43.7839°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 49 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 Zürich?

By road it is 2,357 km (1,465 miles) from Lima to Zürich; in a straight line it is 10,655 km (6,621 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Zürich?

About 25 h 24 min on the fastest route (2,357 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Lima?

Zürich is to the north-east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 49 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.