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Distance from Messina to Lima

Straight line

11,054 km
6,868 mi · 5,969 NM

By road

3,325 km
2,066 mi

Travel time

36 h 21 min
flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Lima?

Messina (Italy) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 11,054 km in a straight line, that is 6,868 miles or 5,969 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Lima is 3,325 km (2,066 miles), about 36 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Messina, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from Italy into Peru. The halfway point is at 18.4669°, -37.2362°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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 Messina from Lima?

By road it is 3,325 km (2,066 miles) from Messina to Lima; in a straight line it is 11,054 km (6,868 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Lima?

About 36 h 21 min on the fastest route (3,325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Messina?

Lima is to the west of Messina, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.