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Distance from Beijing to Quito

Straight line

15,359 km
9,544 mi · 8,293 NM

By road

11,963 km
7,434 mi

Travel time

140 h 24 min
flight ≈ 19 h 42 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Quito?

Beijing (China) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 15,359 km in a straight line, that is 9,544 miles or 8,293 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Quito is 11,963 km (7,434 miles), about 140 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Quito lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from China into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 62.9493°, -115.8798°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Quito?

By road it is 11,963 km (7,434 miles) from Beijing to Quito; in a straight line it is 15,359 km (9,544 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Quito?

About 140 h 24 min on the fastest route (11,963 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Beijing?

Quito is to the north-east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 42 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.