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Distance from Nantes to Lima

Straight line

9,913 km
6,160 mi · 5,353 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 53 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Nantes from Lima?

Nantes (France) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,913 km in a straight line, that is 6,160 miles or 5,353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nantes, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from France into Peru. The halfway point is at 21.6513°, -47.2339°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 53 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 Nantes from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Nantes and Lima is 9,913 km (6,160 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lima from Nantes?

Lima is to the west of Nantes, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Nantes to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 53 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.