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Distance from Xiamen to Lima

Straight line

17,915 km
11,132 mi · 9,674 NM

By road

13,383 km
8,316 mi

Travel time

156 h 16 min
flight ≈ 22 h 54 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Lima?

Xiamen (China) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 17,915 km in a straight line, that is 11,132 miles or 9,674 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Lima is 13,383 km (8,316 miles), about 156 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xiamen, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from China into Peru. The halfway point is at 38.6544°, -144.3060°.

A direct flight would take about 22 h 54 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 Xiamen from Lima?

By road it is 13,383 km (8,316 miles) from Xiamen to Lima; in a straight line it is 17,915 km (11,132 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Lima?

About 156 h 16 min on the fastest route (13,383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lima from Xiamen?

Lima is to the north-east of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 22 h 54 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.