Current Date And Time In Riobamba, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:08:48 ECT
State: Chimborazo Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 264,048
District: Riobamba
Explore the interactive satellite map of Riobamba, a city in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Riobamba — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Riobamba.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Ecuador operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.6651° S | 78.6589° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.6651 | -78.6589 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 39' 54" S | 78° 39' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 39.9036' S | 78° 39.5322' W |
| City | Riobamba |
| State | Chimborazo Province (Provincia de Chimborazo) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Riobamba |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1534-08-25 |
| Population | 264,048 |
| Area (km²) | 40.17 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 15.51 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 6,573.26 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,777 m / 9,111 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.6651, -78.6589 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Riobamba to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Chimborazo Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaruquíes | Chimborazo Province | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| San Luis | Chimborazo Province | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Lincán | Chimborazo Province | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| San Gerardo de Pacaicaguán | Chimborazo Province | NE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Guano | Chimborazo Province | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Cubijíes | Chimborazo Province | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Chimborazo Province, the home state of Riobamba, along with each city's aerial distance from Riobamba, Chimborazo Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alausí | -2.2013° S | -78.8478° W | 2,740 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guano | -1.6069° S | -78.6373° W | 2,763 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Achupallas | -2.283° S | -78.769° W | 3,333 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calpi | -1.6458° S | -78.7433° W | 3,104 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cebadas | -1.9118° S | -78.6439° W | 2,933 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chambo | -1.731° S | -78.5967° W | 2,751 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chunchi | -2.2897° S | -78.9199° W | 2,261 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cubijíes | -1.6447° S | -78.5882° W | 2,623 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cumandá | -2.205° S | -79.1358° W | 435 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gonzol | -2.2622° S | -78.8467° W | 2,883 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cotopaxi International Airport IATA: LTX 84 km (52 mi) from Riobamba |
The exact GPS location of Riobamba gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chimborazo Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Chimborazo Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Riobamba are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Riobamba lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Ecuador map
Riobamba sits within Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Riobamba for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Chimborazo Province. › Browse every city in Chimborazo Province
Coordinates for Riobamba in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Ecuador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Riobamba are latitude -1.6651° and longitude -78.6589°. In directional format: 1.6651° S, 78.6589° W. These coordinates mark the center of Riobamba in Chimborazo Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Riobamba is a city in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Riobamba. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Riobamba sits at: Latitude 1° 39' 54" S and Longitude 78° 39' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Riobamba has a population of approximately 264,048 people. This is roughly 50.391% of Chimborazo Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chimborazo Province.
The interactive satellite map of Riobamba is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.6651, -78.6589 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Riobamba in Chimborazo Province. For broader context, explore the Chimborazo Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Riobamba is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), roughly 84 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Riobamba sits at an elevation of approximately 2,777 meters (9,111 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chimborazo Province.
The closest cities to Riobamba include Yaruquíes, San Luis, Lincán. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Riobamba, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Riobamba's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Riobamba is approximately 185 km (115 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,753 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Riobamba — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dumai, Indonesia, roughly 7 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Riobamba is approximately 160 km (100 mi) N of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
