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Distance from Shanghai to Quito

Straight line

15,986 km
9,933 mi · 8,632 NM

By road

13,055 km
8,112 mi

Travel time

152 h 24 min
flight ≈ 20 h 29 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Quito?

Shanghai (China) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 15,986 km in a straight line, that is 9,933 miles or 8,632 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Quito is 13,055 km (8,112 miles), about 152 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shanghai, Quito lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from China into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 55.6091°, -134.6338°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 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 Shanghai from Quito?

By road it is 13,055 km (8,112 miles) from Shanghai to Quito; in a straight line it is 15,986 km (9,933 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Quito?

About 152 h 24 min on the fastest route (13,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Shanghai?

Quito is to the north-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 29 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.