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Distance from Sheffield to Lima

Straight line

10,137 km
6,299 mi · 5,474 NM

By road

2,550 km
1,585 mi

Travel time

33 h
flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Lima?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 10,137 km in a straight line, that is 6,299 miles or 5,474 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Lima is 2,550 km (1,585 miles), about 33 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sheffield, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Peru. The halfway point is at 25.1329°, -49.8854°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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 Sheffield from Lima?

By road it is 2,550 km (1,585 miles) from Sheffield to Lima; in a straight line it is 10,137 km (6,299 miles).

How long is the drive from Sheffield to Lima?

About 33 h on the fastest route (2,550 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Sheffield?

Lima is to the west of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.