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Distance from Palermo to Lima

Straight line

10,861 km
6,748 mi · 5,864 NM

By road

3,552 km
2,207 mi

Travel time

39 h 2 min
flight ≈ 14 h 5 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Lima?

Palermo (Italy) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,861 km in a straight line, that is 6,748 miles or 5,864 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Lima is 3,552 km (2,207 miles), about 39 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Palermo, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Italy into Peru. The halfway point is at 18.0951°, -38.0760°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 5 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 Palermo from Lima?

By road it is 3,552 km (2,207 miles) from Palermo to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,861 km (6,748 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Lima?

About 39 h 2 min on the fastest route (3,552 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Palermo?

Lima is to the west of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 261°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 5 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.