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How far is London from Lima?

The distance between Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 6305 miles / 10147 kilometers / 5479 nautical miles.

Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Lima to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lima to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6305.150 miles
  • 10147.155 kilometers
  • 5479.025 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6311.031 miles
  • 10156.620 kilometers
  • 5484.136 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lima to London?

The estimated flight time from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 12 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Lima to London generates about 758 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 758 kilograms equals 1 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lima to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
City: Lima
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: LIM
ICAO Code: SPIM
Coordinates: 12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″W
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W