Distance from Cusco to Lima
How far is it from Cusco to Lima? About 356 mi in a straight line and 434 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cusco and Lima are about 356 mi (573 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 434 mi (699 km), a drive of about 7 hr 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 9 min.
| Straight-line distance | 356 mi / 573 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 434 mi / 699 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 9 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $54 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -12.795, -74.505 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cusco to Lima is about 356 mi (573 km) in a straight line, and roughly 434 mi (699 km) by road.