Portuguese Phrase
A que distância fica daqui?
Meaning
Literally, “At what distance does it stay from here?” It is the standard way to ask how far a place or object is from your current location, usually answered in minutes, kilometers, or meters.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the distance to a landmark, a restaurant, a bus stop, or any point of interest while you’re out walking, driving, or planning a trip.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aquedistânciaficadaqui?
A que
The interrogative phrase "A que" introduces a question about a measurement, similar to "How much/How far" in English.
distância
A feminine noun meaning "distance"; it often appears with the verb "ficar" to ask about location.
fica
Third‑person singular of the verb "ficar" (to be located). In questions it asks where something "lies" or "is".
daqui
An adverb meaning "from here"; combines the preposition "de" + demonstrative "aqui".
🗨In Conversation
A que distância fica daqui?
How far is it from here?
Fica a dez minutos a pé.
It’s a ten‑minute walk.
✕Common Mistakes
Onde distância fica daqui?
"Onde" asks for a location, not a distance.
A que distância fica de aqui?
The correct adverb is "daqui" (contraction of "de" + "aqui").
A que distancia fica daqui?
The noun needs an accent: "distância".
A que distância fica aqui?
"Fica aqui" means "stays here", not "is located from here".
↔Alternatives
Qual a distância daqui?
What is the distance from here?
Quanto tempo leva para chegar daqui?
How long does it take to get there from here?
É longe daqui?
Is it far from here?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil people often answer distance questions with travel time (e.g., "Fica a dez minutos a pé") rather than exact meters. "Daqui" is the most natural way to say "from here"; avoid the literal but incorrect "de aqui".