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Distance from Medina to Lima

Straight line

13,246 km
8,231 mi · 7,152 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 3 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Medina from Lima?

Medina (Saudi Arabia) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 13,246 km in a straight line, that is 8,231 miles or 7,152 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Medina and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medina, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Peru. The halfway point is at 11.6917°, -22.0373°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medina from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Medina and Lima is 13,246 km (8,231 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Medina?

Lima is to the west of Medina, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Medina to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 3 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.