Buenos Aires to Lima: Exactly 3,137 km (1,949 mi)

Buenos Aires, Argentina → Lima, Peru

3,137
Kilometers
1,949
Miles
~4h 25min
Flight time (est.)
~4,079 km
Rough road-length estimate

1,694 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Lima is 3,137 km (1,949 miles). Lima lies roughly northwest of Buenos Aires; the initial great-circle bearing is 319° (NW). It is an international route from Argentina to Peru.

Coordinates & Bearing

Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires, Argentina) sits at 34.6037°S, 58.3816°W; Lima (Lima, Peru) is at 12.0464°S, 77.0428°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 319° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Buenos Aires to Lima

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~4h 25min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~4,079 km · ~50h 59min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Buenos Aires to Lima: about 4,079 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Buenos Aires and Lima lies at approximately 23.6017°S, 68.5217°W — the position that is an equal 1,569 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Lima (America/Lima) is 2 hours behind Buenos Aires (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Currency & Language

Buenos Aires uses the Argentine Peso (ARS), while Lima uses the Peruvian Sol (PEN). Both share Spanish as a primary language.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Lima?

The straight-line distance from Buenos Aires to Lima is approximately 3,137 km (1,949 miles, 1,694 nautical miles).

What direction is Lima from Buenos Aires?

Lima lies roughly northwest of Buenos Aires; the initial great-circle bearing is 319° (NW).

How long does it take to fly from Buenos Aires to Lima?

Estimated flight time is about 4h 25min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Buenos Aires to Lima?

Rough road-length estimate for Buenos Aires to Lima: about 4,079 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Lima?

Lima (America/Lima) is 2 hours behind Buenos Aires (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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