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New York City, United States → Lima, Peru
Distance Result
3,650 miles
5,875 km | 3,172 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from New York City to Lima is about 5,875 km (3,650 miles) as the crow flies, or 3,172 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 7.3 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 2d 17h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 7h 40min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from New York City to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between New York City and Lima is 3,650 miles (5,875 kilometers).
A direct flight from New York City to Lima takes approximately 7h 40min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from New York City to Lima takes approximately 2d 17h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.