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Distance from Shanghai to Lima

Straight line

17,167 km
10,667 mi · 9,270 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 21 h 58 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Lima?

Shanghai (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,167 km in a straight line, that is 10,667 miles or 9,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Lima is 13,055 km (8,112 miles), about 152 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 44.2046°, -135.4069°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 58 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 Shanghai from Lima?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Lima; in a straight line it is 17,167 km (10,667 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Lima?

About 152 h 24 min on the fastest route (13,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Shanghai?

Lima is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 58 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.