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How far is Mérida from Lima?

The distance between Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) and Mérida (Alberto Carnevalli Airport) is 1474 miles / 2372 kilometers / 1281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lima (LIM) to Mérida (MRD) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 13 minutes.

Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport – Alberto Carnevalli Airport

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Distance from Lima to Mérida

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1473.816 miles
  • 2371.876 kilometers
  • 1280.711 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
  • 1481.163 miles
  • 2383.701 kilometers
  • 1287.096 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 Mérida?

The estimated flight time from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport to Alberto Carnevalli Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD)

On average, flying from Lima to Mérida generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lima to Mérida

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD).

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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport
City: Mérida
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: MRD
ICAO Code: SVMD
Coordinates: 8°34′55″N, 71°9′39″W