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How far is Horta from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 4118 miles / 6627 kilometers / 3578 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Horta Airport

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3578
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Distance from Quito to Horta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4118.009 miles
  • 6627.293 kilometers
  • 3578.452 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
  • 4121.584 miles
  • 6633.046 kilometers
  • 3581.558 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 Horta?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Horta Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Horta Airport (HOR)

On average, flying from Quito to Horta generates about 471 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 471 kilograms equals 1 039 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Horta

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

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 Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W