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Distance from Quito to Chengdu

Straight line

16,624 km
10,330 mi · 8,976 NM

By road

12,169 km
7,561 mi

Travel time

140 h 3 min
flight ≈ 21 h 17 min

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Chengdu?

Quito (Ecuador) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 16,624 km in a straight line, that is 10,330 miles or 8,976 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Chengdu is 12,169 km (7,561 miles), about 140 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, Chengdu lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). The route crosses from Ecuador into China. The halfway point is at 73.9063°, -93.9748°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 17 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 12,169 km (7,561 miles) from Quito to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 16,624 km (10,330 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Chengdu?

About 140 h 3 min on the fastest route (12,169 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Quito?

Chengdu is to the north of Quito, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 17 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.