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Distance from Taiyuan to Lima

Straight line

16,990 km
10,557 mi · 9,174 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 44 min

Direction

NNE 21°
initial bearing

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How far is Taiyuan from Lima?

Taiyuan (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 16,990 km in a straight line, that is 10,557 miles or 9,174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Taiyuan, Lima lies to the north (initial bearing 21°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 59.4647°, -110.4035°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 44 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 Taiyuan from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Taiyuan and Lima is 16,990 km (10,557 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lima from Taiyuan?

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

How long is the flight from Taiyuan to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 44 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.