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Distance from Paris to Lima

Straight line

10,245 km
6,366 mi · 5,532 NM

By road

1,939 km
1,205 mi

Travel time

21 h 17 min
flight ≈ 13 h 18 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Lima?

Paris (France) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,245 km in a straight line, that is 6,366 miles or 5,532 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Lima is 1,939 km (1,205 miles), about 21 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Paris, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from France into Peru. The halfway point is at 23.1141°, -46.5599°.

A direct flight would take about 13 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 Paris from Lima?

By road it is 1,939 km (1,205 miles) from Paris to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,245 km (6,366 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Lima?

About 21 h 17 min on the fastest route (1,939 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Paris?

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

How long is the flight from Paris to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.