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How far is Lugano from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 6095 miles / 9809 kilometers / 5296 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Quito to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6094.894 miles
  • 9808.781 kilometers
  • 5296.318 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
  • 6093.745 miles
  • 9806.933 kilometers
  • 5295.320 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Lugano Airport is 12 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Quito to Lugano generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E