Distance from Cuenca to Quito
How far is it from Cuenca to Quito? About 187 mi in a straight line and 229 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cuenca and Quito are about 187 mi (302 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 229 mi (368 km), a drive of about 4 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 51 min.
| Straight-line distance | 187 mi / 302 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 229 mi / 368 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 51 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -1.565, -78.765 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cuenca to Quito is about 187 mi (302 km) in a straight line, and roughly 229 mi (368 km) by road.