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Distance from Buenos Aires to Quito

Straight line

4,346 km
2,700 mi · 2,347 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 56 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Quito?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 4,346 km in a straight line, that is 2,700 miles or 2,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Buenos Aires, Quito lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Argentina into Ecuador. The halfway point is at -17.6750°, -69.4392°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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 Buenos Aires from Quito?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Quito is 4,346 km (2,700 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Quito from Buenos Aires?

Quito is to the north-west of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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.