Current Date And Time In La Avanzada, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:16:27 ECT
State: El Oro
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Cantón Santa Rosa
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Avanzada, a city in El Oro, 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 La Avanzada — 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 La Avanzada.
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) | 3.5378° S | 79.9588° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.5378 | -79.9588 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 32' 16" S | 79° 57' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 32.2674' S | 79° 57.5286' W |
| City | La Avanzada |
| State | El Oro (Provincia de El Oro) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cantón Santa Rosa |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 126 m / 413 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.5378, -79.9588 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Avanzada 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 El Oro.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella María | El Oro | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Rosa | El Oro | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Torata | El Oro | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Piedras | El Oro | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Arenillas | El Oro | W | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Puerto Jelí | El Oro | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 El Oro, the home state of La Avanzada, along with each city's aerial distance from Machala, El Oro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | -3.2589° S | -79.9588° W | 16 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pasaje | -3.3256° S | -79.807° W | 30 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Rosa | -3.4557° S | -79.9637° W | 81 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huaquillas | -3.4752° S | -80.2308° W | 9 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guabo | -3.244° S | -79.8287° W | 16 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arenillas | -3.554° S | -80.0668° W | 41 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Piñas | -3.6802° S | -79.6817° W | 1,196 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaruma | -3.6923° S | -79.6125° W | 1,056 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Portovelo | -3.716° S | -79.6189° W | 966 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Bolívar | -3.2665° S | -79.9975° W | 6 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport IATA: ETR 11 km (7 mi) from La Avanzada |
The exact GPS location of La Avanzada gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside El Oro. 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 El Oro 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 La Avanzada are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Avanzada 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
La Avanzada sits within El Oro, 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 La Avanzada 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 El Oro. › Browse every city in El Oro
Coordinates for La Avanzada 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 La Avanzada are latitude -3.5378° and longitude -79.9588°. In directional format: 3.5378° S, 79.9588° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Avanzada in El Oro and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Avanzada is a city in El Oro, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cantón Santa Rosa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Avanzada sits at: Latitude 3° 32' 16" S and Longitude 79° 57' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of La Avanzada is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.5378, -79.9588 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Avanzada in El Oro. For broader context, explore the El Oro state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Avanzada is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Avanzada is approximately 31 km (19 mi) from Machala, the capital of El Oro, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in El Oro.
La Avanzada sits at an elevation of approximately 126 meters (413 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for El Oro.
The closest cities to La Avanzada include Bella María, Santa Rosa, Torata. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Avanzada, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Avanzada's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Avanzada is approximately 394 km (245 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,884 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Avanzada — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Teluk Nibung, Indonesia, roughly 65 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.
La Avanzada is approximately 401 km (249 mi) NE of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
