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Distance from Tokyo to Lima

Straight line

15,500 km
9,631 mi · 8,369 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Lima?

Tokyo (Japan) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 15,500 km in a straight line, that is 9,631 miles or 8,369 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Japan into Peru. The halfway point is at 32.6241°, -133.0757°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Lima is 15,500 km (9,631 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Tokyo?

Lima is to the north-east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 52 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.