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Distance from Quito to Beijing

Straight line

15,359 km
9,544 mi · 8,293 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 42 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Beijing?

Quito (Ecuador) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 15,359 km in a straight line, that is 9,544 miles or 8,293 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Quito, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from Ecuador into China. The halfway point is at 62.9493°, -115.8798°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 42 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 Quito from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Quito and Beijing is 15,359 km (9,544 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Quito?

Beijing is to the north of Quito, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 42 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.