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Distance from Loja to Machala

117km
54 minby plane
1 h 57 min🚗 by car
2 h 32 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.

LojaLoja0 m

Loja, oficialmente Inmaculada Concepción de Loja, es una ciudad ecuatoriana, cabecera del cantón y capital de la provincia homónima, así como la urbe más grande y poblada de la misma. Se encuentra atravesada por los r…

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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 Loja to Machala?

It is 117 km in a straight line from Loja to Machala. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Loja to Machala?

A direct flight takes about 54 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Loja to Machala?

Around 1 h 57 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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