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Distance from Nanjing to Quito

Straight line

16,045 km
9,970 mi · 8,663 NM

By road

12,781 km
7,942 mi

Travel time

149 h 14 min
flight ≈ 20 h 33 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Quito?

Nanjing (China) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 16,045 km in a straight line, that is 9,970 miles or 8,663 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Quito is 12,781 km (7,942 miles), about 149 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanjing, Quito lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from China into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 59.0301°, -131.3907°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 33 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 Nanjing from Quito?

By road it is 12,781 km (7,942 miles) from Nanjing to Quito; in a straight line it is 16,045 km (9,970 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Quito?

About 149 h 14 min on the fastest route (12,781 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Nanjing?

Quito is to the north-east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 33 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.