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Distance from Quito to Riobamba

160km
57 minby plane
2 h 40 min🚗 by car
3 h 28 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.

QuitoQuito0 m

Quito, officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital and second-largest city of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 1.7 million in the city and 2.8 million in its metropolitan area. It is also the capital of…

RiobambaRiobamba0 m

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 Quito to Riobamba?

It is 160 km in a straight line from Quito to Riobamba. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Quito to Riobamba?

A direct flight takes about 57 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Quito to Riobamba?

Around 2 h 40 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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