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Distance from Rotterdam to Lima

Straight line

10,478 km
6,511 mi · 5,658 NM

By road

2,383 km
1,481 mi

Travel time

26 h 6 min
flight ≈ 13 h 36 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Lima?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,478 km in a straight line, that is 6,511 miles or 5,658 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rotterdam to Lima is 2,383 km (1,481 miles), about 26 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Rotterdam, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Peru. The halfway point is at 25.1748°, -47.3211°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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 Rotterdam from Lima?

By road it is 2,383 km (1,481 miles) from Rotterdam to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,478 km (6,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Lima?

About 26 h 6 min on the fastest route (2,383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Rotterdam?

Lima is to the west of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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.