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Distance from Quito to Xi’an

Straight line

16,159 km
10,041 mi · 8,725 NM

By road

11,709 km
7,275 mi

Travel time

137 h 20 min
flight ≈ 20 h 42 min

Direction

N 349°
initial bearing

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How far is Quito from Xi’an?

Quito (Ecuador) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 16,159 km in a straight line, that is 10,041 miles or 8,725 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Quito to Xi’an is 11,709 km (7,275 miles), about 137 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Quito, Xi’an lies to the north (initial bearing 349°). The route crosses from Ecuador into China. The halfway point is at 69.4150°, -109.2397°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 42 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 11,709 km (7,275 miles) from Quito to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 16,159 km (10,041 miles).

How long is the drive from Quito to Xi’an?

About 137 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Quito?

Xi’an is to the north of Quito, at an initial bearing of 349°.

How long is the flight from Quito to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 42 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.