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Distance from Quito to Guangzhou

Straight line

17,176 km
10,672 mi · 9,274 NM

By road

13,325 km
8,279 mi

Travel time

155 h 16 min
flight ≈ 21 h 58 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Guangzhou?

Quito (Ecuador) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 17,176 km in a straight line, that is 10,672 miles or 9,274 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Guangzhou is 13,325 km (8,279 miles), about 155 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, Guangzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Ecuador into China. The halfway point is at 61.3292°, -140.5617°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 58 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 Guangzhou?

By road it is 13,325 km (8,279 miles) from Quito to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 17,176 km (10,672 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Guangzhou?

About 155 h 16 min on the fastest route (13,325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Quito?

Guangzhou is to the north-west of Quito, at an initial bearing of 334°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 58 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.