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Distance from Quito to Buenos Aires

Straight line

4,346 km
2,700 mi · 2,347 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 56 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Buenos Aires?

Quito (Ecuador) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 4,346 km in a straight line, that is 2,700 miles or 2,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Quito, Buenos Aires lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from Ecuador into Argentina. The halfway point is at -17.6750°, -69.4392°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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 Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Quito and Buenos Aires is 4,346 km (2,700 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Quito?

Buenos Aires is to the south-east of Quito, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 56 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.