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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Lima

Straight line

3,779 km
2,348 mi · 2,041 NM

By road

4,849 km
3,013 mi

Travel time

67 h 4 min
flight ≈ 5 h 13 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Lima?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 3,779 km in a straight line, that is 2,348 miles or 2,041 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rio de Janeiro to Lima is 4,849 km (3,013 miles), about 67 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Rio de Janeiro, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from Brazil into Peru. The halfway point is at -18.2139°, -60.6271°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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 Rio de Janeiro from Lima?

By road it is 4,849 km (3,013 miles) from Rio de Janeiro to Lima; in a straight line it is 3,779 km (2,348 miles).

How long is the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Lima?

About 67 h 4 min on the fastest route (4,849 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Rio de Janeiro?

Lima is to the west of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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.