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How far is Galapagos from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Galapagos (Seymour Airport) is 824 miles / 1326 kilometers / 716 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Seymour Airport

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Distance from Quito to Galapagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 824.003 miles
  • 1326.104 kilometers
  • 716.039 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
  • 823.086 miles
  • 1324.628 kilometers
  • 715.242 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 Galapagos?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Seymour Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Seymour Airport (GPS)

On average, flying from Quito to Galapagos generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Galapagos

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

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 Seymour Airport
City: Galapagos
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: GPS
ICAO Code: SEGS
Coordinates: 0°27′13″S, 90°15′57″W