Distance from Machala to Riobamba
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.
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…
Riobamba is the capital of Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, and is located in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. It is located 200 km (120 mi) south of Ecuador's capital Quito and situated at an elevation of…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Machala to Riobamba?
It is 229 km in a straight line from Machala to Riobamba. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Machala to Riobamba?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 2 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Machala to Riobamba?
Around 3 h 49 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.