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Distance from Palma to Lima

Straight line

9,989 km
6,207 mi · 5,394 NM

By road

1,561 km
970 mi

Travel time

21 h 48 min
flight ≈ 12 h 59 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Palma from Lima?

Palma (Spain) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 9,989 km in a straight line, that is 6,207 miles or 5,394 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palma to Lima is 1,561 km (970 miles), about 21 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Palma, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from Spain into Peru. The halfway point is at 17.6121°, -42.8326°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 59 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 Palma from Lima?

By road it is 1,561 km (970 miles) from Palma to Lima; in a straight line it is 9,989 km (6,207 miles).

How long is the drive from Palma to Lima?

About 21 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Palma?

Lima is to the west of Palma, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Palma to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 59 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.