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Distance from Melbourne to Quito

Straight line

13,888 km
8,630 mi · 7,499 NM

By road

8,243 km
5,122 mi

Travel time

117 h 50 min
flight ≈ 17 h 52 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Quito?

Melbourne (Australia) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 13,888 km in a straight line, that is 8,630 miles or 7,499 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Melbourne to Quito is 8,243 km (5,122 miles), about 117 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Melbourne, Quito lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Australia into Ecuador. The halfway point is at -41.7582°, -130.3906°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 52 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 Melbourne from Quito?

By road it is 8,243 km (5,122 miles) from Melbourne to Quito; in a straight line it is 13,888 km (8,630 miles).

How long is the drive from Melbourne to Quito?

About 117 h 50 min on the fastest route (8,243 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Melbourne?

Quito is to the south-east of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 52 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.