How far is Santa Cruz from Quito?
The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Santa Cruz (Viru Viru International Airport) is 1588 miles / 2556 kilometers / 1380 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Quito (UIO) to Santa Cruz (VVI) is 2578 miles / 4149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 54 minutes.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Viru Viru International Airport
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Distance from Quito to Santa Cruz
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quito to Santa Cruz. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.208 miles
- 2555.972 kilometers
- 1380.115 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- 1592.226 miles
- 2562.439 kilometers
- 1383.607 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 Santa Cruz?
The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Quito and Santa Cruz?
The time difference between Quito and Santa Cruz is 1 hour. Santa Cruz is 1 hour ahead of Quito.
Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
On average, flying from Quito to Santa Cruz generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Santa Cruz
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
Airport information
| Origin | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quito |
| Country: | Ecuador  |
| IATA Code: | UIO |
| ICAO Code: | SEQM |
| Coordinates: | 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W |
| Destination | Viru Viru International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Cruz |
| Country: | Bolivia  |
| IATA Code: | VVI |
| ICAO Code: | SLVR |
| Coordinates: | 17°38′41″S, 63°8′7″W |