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Distance from Moscow to Lima

Straight line

12,640 km
7,854 mi · 6,825 NM

By road

4,786 km
2,974 mi

Travel time

52 h 22 min
flight ≈ 16 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Lima?

Moscow (Russia) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 12,640 km in a straight line, that is 7,854 miles or 6,825 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Lima is 4,786 km (2,974 miles), about 52 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Moscow, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from Russia into Peru. The halfway point is at 34.4056°, -42.4948°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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 Moscow from Lima?

By road it is 4,786 km (2,974 miles) from Moscow to Lima; in a straight line it is 12,640 km (7,854 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Lima?

About 52 h 22 min on the fastest route (4,786 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Moscow?

Lima is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 18 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.