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Distance from Tokyo to Quito

Straight line

14,447 km
8,977 mi · 7,801 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 34 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Quito?

Tokyo (Japan) and Quito (Ecuador) are very far apart: 14,447 km in a straight line, that is 8,977 miles or 7,801 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Quito, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Quito lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Japan into Ecuador. The halfway point is at 43.0972°, -132.7630°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Quito?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Quito is 14,447 km (8,977 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Quito from Tokyo?

Quito is to the north-east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Quito?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 34 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.