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Distance from Chengdu to Quito

Straight line

16,624 km
10,330 mi · 8,976 NM

By road

12,166 km
7,560 mi

Travel time

140 h 6 min
flight ≈ 21 h 17 min

Direction

N 5°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Quito?

Chengdu (China) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 16,624 km in a straight line, that is 10,330 miles or 8,976 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Quito is 12,166 km (7,560 miles), about 140 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chengdu, Quito lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from China into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 73.9063°, -93.9748°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 17 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 Chengdu from Quito?

By road it is 12,166 km (7,560 miles) from Chengdu to Quito; in a straight line it is 16,624 km (10,330 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Quito?

About 140 h 6 min on the fastest route (12,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Chengdu?

Quito is to the north of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 5°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 17 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.