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Distance from Recife to Lima

Straight line

4,637 km
2,881 mi · 2,504 NM

By road

6,468 km
4,019 mi

Travel time

91 h 35 min
flight ≈ 6 h 18 min

Direction

W 261°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Lima?

Recife (Brazil) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 4,637 km in a straight line, that is 2,881 miles or 2,504 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Lima is 6,468 km (4,019 miles), about 91 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 261°). The route crosses from Brazil into Peru. The halfway point is at -10.7525°, -55.8184°.

A direct flight would take about 6 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 Recife from Lima?

By road it is 6,468 km (4,019 miles) from Recife to Lima; in a straight line it is 4,637 km (2,881 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Lima?

About 91 h 35 min on the fastest route (6,468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Recife?

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

How long is the flight from Recife to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 6 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.