The straight-line distance from Quito, Ecuador to Lima, Peru is 1,329 km (826 miles).Lima is S of Quito.
Distance (km)
1,329
straight line
Distance (miles)
826
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
S
173° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 12 min | 1,329 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 21 hr 36 min | ~1,728 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 | Lima, Peru |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,329 km (826 miles) |
| Bearing | 173° (S) |
| Coordinates (Quito) | -0.1807°, -78.4678° |
| Coordinates (Lima) | -12.0464°, -77.0428° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Quito to Lima is 1,329 km (826 miles). Lima is S of Quito.
A direct flight from Quito to Lima takes approximately 2 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Quito to Lima takes approximately 21 hr 36 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.
Lima is S (173 degrees) from Quito.
The distance from Lima to Quito is the same: 1,329 km (826 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.