The straight-line distance from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Lima, Peru is 3,779 km (2,348 miles).Lima is WNW of Rio de Janeiro.
Distance (km)
3,779
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,348
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
283° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 12 min | 3,779 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 61 hr 24 min | ~4,913 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| To | Lima, Peru |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,779 km (2,348 miles) |
| Bearing | 283° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
| Coordinates (Lima) | -12.0464°, -77.0428° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Lima is 3,779 km (2,348 miles). Lima is WNW of Rio de Janeiro.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Lima takes approximately 5 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Lima takes approximately 61 hr 24 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Lima is WNW (283 degrees) from Rio de Janeiro.
The distance from Lima to Rio de Janeiro is the same: 3,779 km (2,348 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.