Distance from San Jose to Lima
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How far is San Jose from Lima?
San Jose (United States) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 7,199 km in a straight line, that is 4,474 miles or 3,887 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From San Jose, Lima lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from United States into Peru. The halfway point is at 13.6344°, -97.0225°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- San Jose – Tijuana 698 km
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- San Jose – Calgary 1,645 km
- San Jose – Dallas 2,332 km
- San Jose – San Antonio 2,336 km
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Other distances from Lima
- Lima – Guayaquil 1,139 km
- Lima – Quito 1,324 km
- Lima – Santa Cruz de la Sierra 1,618 km
- Lima – Cali 1,722 km
- Lima – Bogotá 1,880 km
- Lima – Medellín 2,041 km
- Lima – Manaus 2,120 km
- Lima – Santiago 2,468 km
- Lima – Asunción 2,512 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is San Jose from Lima?
The straight-line distance between San Jose and Lima is 7,199 km (4,474 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lima from San Jose?
Lima is to the south-east of San Jose, at an initial bearing of 130°.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Lima?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 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.