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Distance from Shiyan to Lima

Straight line

17,590 km
10,930 mi · 9,498 NM

By road

12,004 km
7,459 mi

Travel time

140 h 36 min
flight ≈ 22 h 29 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Lima?

Shiyan (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,590 km in a straight line, that is 10,930 miles or 9,498 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shiyan to Lima is 12,004 km (7,459 miles), about 140 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shiyan, Lima lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 60.9540°, -115.5260°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 29 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 Shiyan from Lima?

By road it is 12,004 km (7,459 miles) from Shiyan to Lima; in a straight line it is 17,590 km (10,930 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Lima?

About 140 h 36 min on the fastest route (12,004 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Shiyan?

Lima is to the north of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 21°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 29 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.