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How far is San Rafael from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quito (UIO) to San Rafael (AFA) is 3430 miles / 5520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 34 minutes.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – San Rafael Airport

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Distance from Quito to San Rafael

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.287 miles
  • 3953.010 kilometers
  • 2134.455 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
  • 2466.262 miles
  • 3969.064 kilometers
  • 2143.123 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 San Rafael?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to San Rafael Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)

On average, flying from Quito to San Rafael generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 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 San Rafael

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and San Rafael Airport (AFA).

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 San Rafael Airport
City: San Rafael
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: AFA
ICAO Code: SAMR
Coordinates: 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W