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Distance from Tianshui to Lima

Straight line

17,492 km
10,869 mi · 9,445 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 22 h 22 min

Direction

N 7°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Lima?

Tianshui (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,492 km in a straight line, that is 10,869 miles or 9,445 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tianshui, Lima lies to the north (initial bearing 7°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 65.8896°, -91.3741°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 22 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 Tianshui from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Tianshui and Lima is 17,492 km (10,869 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lima from Tianshui?

Lima is to the north of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 7°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 22 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.