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How far is Quito from Cusco?

The distance between Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) and Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) is 1021 miles / 1643 kilometers / 887 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cusco (CUZ) to Quito (UIO) is 1801 miles / 2898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 55 minutes.

Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport – Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Distance from Cusco to Quito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1020.896 miles
  • 1642.973 kilometers
  • 887.135 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
  • 1025.188 miles
  • 1649.880 kilometers
  • 890.864 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 Cusco to Quito?

The estimated flight time from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cusco and Quito?

There is no time difference between Cusco and Quito.

Flight carbon footprint between Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

On average, flying from Cusco to Quito generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cusco to Quito

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Airport information

Origin Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″W
Destination 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