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Distance from Quito to London

Straight line

9,226 km
5,733 mi · 4,982 NM

By road

2,311 km
1,436 mi

Travel time

30 h 35 min
flight ≈ 12 h 2 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from London?

Quito (Ecuador) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,226 km in a straight line, that is 5,733 miles or 4,982 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to London is 2,311 km (1,436 miles), about 30 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, London lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Ecuador into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 31.3199°, -50.0731°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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 London?

By road it is 2,311 km (1,436 miles) from Quito to London; in a straight line it is 9,226 km (5,733 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to London?

About 30 h 35 min on the fastest route (2,311 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Quito?

London is to the north-east of Quito, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Quito to London?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.