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Distance from Pretoria to Lima

Straight line

10,920 km
6,786 mi · 5,897 NM

By road

6,452 km
4,009 mi

Travel time

91 h 33 min
flight ≈ 14 h 9 min

Direction

WSW 252°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Lima?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,920 km in a straight line, that is 6,786 miles or 5,897 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Lima is 6,452 km (4,009 miles), about 91 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from South Africa into Peru. The halfway point is at -29.3706°, -27.4997°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 9 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 Pretoria from Lima?

By road it is 6,452 km (4,009 miles) from Pretoria to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,920 km (6,786 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Lima?

About 91 h 33 min on the fastest route (6,452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Pretoria?

Lima is to the west of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 252°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 9 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.