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How far is Santiago from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Santiago (Santiago International Airport) is 2340 miles / 3766 kilometers / 2034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quito (UIO) to Santiago (SCL) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 4 minutes.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Santiago International Airport

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Distance from Quito to Santiago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quito to Santiago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2340.326 miles
  • 3766.389 kilometers
  • 2033.687 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2350.335 miles
  • 3782.497 kilometers
  • 2042.385 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Quito to Santiago?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Santiago International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Santiago International Airport (SCL)

On average, flying from Quito to Santiago generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quito to Santiago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Santiago International Airport (SCL).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W
Destination Santiago International Airport
City: Santiago
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: SCL
ICAO Code: SCEL
Coordinates: 33°23′34″S, 70°47′8″W