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Distance from Quito to Nanjing

Straight line

16,045 km
9,970 mi · 8,663 NM

By road

12,780 km
7,941 mi

Travel time

149 h 17 min
flight ≈ 20 h 33 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Nanjing?

Quito (Ecuador) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 16,045 km in a straight line, that is 9,970 miles or 8,663 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Nanjing is 12,780 km (7,941 miles), about 149 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, Nanjing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Ecuador into China. The halfway point is at 59.0301°, -131.3907°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 33 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 12,780 km (7,941 miles) from Quito to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 16,045 km (9,970 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Nanjing?

About 149 h 17 min on the fastest route (12,780 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Quito?

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

How long is the flight from Quito to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 33 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.