Distance from Riobamba to Ambato (Ecuador)

The distance between Riobamba, Chimborazo Province and Ambato, Tungurahua Province is 47 kilometers (29 miles).

Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador

From Riobamba to Ambato, the straight-line distance is 47 kilometers, heading north. Riobamba is situated at an altitude of 2,758 meters above sea level, while Ambato is at 2,597 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 10-12 hours
Bicycle 3-4 hours
Motorcycle 1-2 hours
Car 1-2 hours
Helicopter 10-20 minutes
Speed Time
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120 km/h
Riobamba, Ecuador

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Guayaquil

Coordinates: 1.671° S 78.6471° W

Elevation: 2,758 m (9,049 ft)

Ambato, Ecuador

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Guayaquil

Coordinates: 1.2491° S 78.6168° W

Elevation: 2,597 m (8,520 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chachoán Airport (ATF)

Other distances from Riobamba

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Riobamba to Quito 160 km
From Riobamba to Guayaquil 150 km
From Riobamba to Cuenca 142 km
From Riobamba to Ambato 47 km
From Riobamba to Portoviejo 212 km

Other distances from Ambato

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Ambato to Quito 113 km
From Ambato to Guayaquil 176 km
From Ambato to Cuenca 188 km
From Ambato to Portoviejo 206 km
From Ambato to Machala 268 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Sheffield, United Kingdom Bradford, United Kingdom 50 km
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Sheffield, United Kingdom Nottingham, United Kingdom 52 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom 52 km
Mississauga, Canada Hamilton, Canada 40 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom 55 km
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 39 km
Washington, United States Baltimore, United States 57 km
Mexico City, Mexico Toluca, Mexico 57 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom 58 km
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