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Distance from Xi’an to Quito

Straight line

16,159 km
10,041 mi · 8,725 NM

By road

11,709 km
7,276 mi

Travel time

137 h 18 min
flight ≈ 20 h 42 min

Direction

NNE 13°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Quito?

Xi’an (China) and Quito (Ecuador) 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, Xi’an to Quito is 11,709 km (7,276 miles), about 137 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xi’an, Quito lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from China into Ecuador. 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 Xi’an from Quito?

By road it is 11,709 km (7,276 miles) from Xi’an to Quito; in a straight line it is 16,159 km (10,041 miles).

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

About 137 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Quito from Xi’an?

Quito is to the north of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 13°.

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

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.