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Distance from Moscow to Quito

Straight line

11,630 km
7,227 mi · 6,280 NM

By road

4,786 km
2,974 mi

Travel time

52 h 22 min
flight ≈ 15 h 2 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Quito?

Moscow (Russia) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 11,630 km in a straight line, that is 7,227 miles or 6,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Quito is 4,786 km (2,974 miles), about 52 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Moscow, Quito lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). The route crosses from Russia into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 42.2381°, -44.6326°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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 Moscow from Quito?

By road it is 4,786 km (2,974 miles) from Moscow to Quito; in a straight line it is 11,630 km (7,227 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Quito?

About 52 h 22 min on the fastest route (4,786 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Moscow?

Quito is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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.