Distance from Washington to Lima

The distance between Washington, United States and Lima, Peru is 5,639 kilometers (3,504 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Lima, Lima Province, Peru

Washington, located in the northeastern United States, and Lima, situated on the central coast of Peru, are separated by a vast expanse of land and ocean, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 5,639 kilometers, heading south.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Lima is at 152 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Lima crosses diverse landscapes, including the eastern United States and the Andes Mountains, with the Pacific Ocean marking the final approach.

Best time to travel

Travel from Washington to Lima is best in April to June for mild weather and fewer tourists, or September to November for cultural events and pleasant conditions.

Climate

Lima has a mild desert climate with little rainfall, contrasting Washington's humid subtropical climate with distinct seasons.

Accessibility

Lima offers a growing network of accessible public transport and facilities, while Washington is known for its comprehensive accessibility infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 18-22 days
Motorcycle 7-8 days
Car 5-6 days
Airplane 8-10 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
Lima, Peru

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Lima

Coordinates: 12.0432° S 77.0282° W

Elevation: 152 m (499 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
  • Santa Maria Airport (SMG)
  • Francisco Carle Airport (JAU)
  • Capitán FAP Renán Elías Olivera Airport (PIO)
  • Alférez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU)

Other distances from Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Other distances from Lima

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Lima to Callao 10 km
From Lima to Arequipa 764 km
From Lima to Trujillo 487 km
From Lima to Chiclayo 660 km
From Lima to Piura 855 km

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