Distance from London to Lima
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How far is London from Lima?
London (United Kingdom) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,160 km in a straight line, that is 6,313 miles or 5,486 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Lima is 2,312 km (1,437 miles), about 30 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From London, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Peru. The halfway point is at 24.2781°, -48.5827°.
A direct flight would take about 13 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.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Lima
- Lima – Guayaquil 1,139 km
- Lima – Quito 1,324 km
- Lima – Santa Cruz de la Sierra 1,618 km
- Lima – Cali 1,722 km
- Lima – Bogotá 1,880 km
- Lima – Medellín 2,041 km
- Lima – Manaus 2,120 km
- Lima – Santiago 2,468 km
- Lima – Asunción 2,512 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Lima?
By road it is 2,312 km (1,437 miles) from London to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,160 km (6,313 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Lima?
About 30 h 34 min on the fastest route (2,312 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lima from London?
Lima is to the west of London, at an initial bearing of 252°.
How long is the flight from London to Lima?
A direct flight would take about 13 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.