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Distance from Ambato to Machala

269km
1 h 5 minby plane
4 h 29 min🚗 by car
5 h 49 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

AmbatoAmbato0 m

Ambato, también conocida como San Juan Bautista de Ambato es una ciudad ecuatoriana; cabecera cantonal del Cantón Ambato y capital de la Provincia de Tungurahua, así como la urbe más grande y poblada de la misma. Se l…

MachalaMachala0 m

Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Ambato to Machala?

It is 269 km in a straight line from Ambato to Machala. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Ambato to Machala?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 5 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Ambato to Machala?

Around 4 h 29 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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