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Distance from Târgu Jiu to Lima

Straight line

11,757 km
7,305 mi · 6,348 NM

By road

3,623 km
2,251 mi

Travel time

40 h 38 min
flight ≈ 15 h 12 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu Jiu from Lima?

Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 11,757 km in a straight line, that is 7,305 miles or 6,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu Jiu to Lima is 3,623 km (2,251 miles), about 40 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Târgu Jiu, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Romania into Peru. The halfway point is at 24.4197°, -37.8044°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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 Târgu Jiu from Lima?

By road it is 3,623 km (2,251 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Lima; in a straight line it is 11,757 km (7,305 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Lima?

About 40 h 38 min on the fastest route (3,623 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Târgu Jiu?

Lima is to the west of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 12 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.