The straight-line distance from Quito, Ecuador to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 4,575 km (2,843 miles).Rio de Janeiro is SE of Quito.
Distance (km)
4,575
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,843
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
126° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 12 min | 4,575 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 74 hr 18 min | ~5,948 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Quito, Ecuador |
| To | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,575 km (2,843 miles) |
| Bearing | 126° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Quito) | -0.1807°, -78.4678° |
| Coordinates (Rio de Janeiro) | -22.9068°, -43.1729° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Quito to Rio de Janeiro is 4,575 km (2,843 miles). Rio de Janeiro is SE of Quito.
A direct flight from Quito to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 6 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Quito to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 74 hr 18 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Rio de Janeiro is SE (126 degrees) from Quito.
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Quito is the same: 4,575 km (2,843 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.