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Distance from Quito to Maracaibo

Straight line

1,427 km
887 mi · 771 NM

By road

2,171 km
1,349 mi

Travel time

29 h 9 min
flight ≈ 2 h 17 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Maracaibo?

Quito (Ecuador) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are quite far apart: 1,427 km in a straight line, that is 887 miles or 771 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Maracaibo is 2,171 km (1,349 miles), about 29 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Quito, Maracaibo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from Ecuador into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 5.2278°, -75.0988°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Maracaibo?

By road it is 2,171 km (1,349 miles) from Quito to Maracaibo; in a straight line it is 1,427 km (887 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Maracaibo?

About 29 h 9 min on the fastest route (2,171 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Quito?

Maracaibo is to the north-east of Quito, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.