Current Date And Time In Ambato, Ecuador
Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:42:16 ECT
State: Tungurahua Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 387,309
District: Ambato
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ambato, a city in Tungurahua 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 Ambato — 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 Ambato.
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) | 1.2491° S | 78.6168° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.2491 | -78.6168 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 14' 57" S | 78° 37' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 14.9448' S | 78° 37.005' W |
| City | Ambato |
| State | Tungurahua Province (Provincia de Tungurahua) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Ambato |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1698-12-06 |
| Population | 387,309 |
| Area (km²) | 46.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 17.95 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8,329.23 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,597 m / 8,521 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.2491, -78.6168 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ambato 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 Tungurahua Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atahualpa | Tungurahua Province | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Izamba | Tungurahua Province | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Ambatillo | Tungurahua Province | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Rosa | Tungurahua Province | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Quisapincha | Tungurahua Province | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguelito | Tungurahua Province | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Tungurahua Province, the home state of Ambato, along with each city's aerial distance from Ambato, Tungurahua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelileo | -1.3306° S | -78.5452° W | 2,515 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baños | -1.397° S | -78.4229° W | 1,805 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Píllaro | -1.1738° S | -78.5509° W | 2,809 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ambatillo | -1.2287° S | -78.6582° W | 2,801 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atahualpa | -1.218° S | -78.6115° W | 2,603 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cevallos | -1.355° S | -78.6164° W | 2,894 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cotaló | -1.4315° S | -78.513° W | 2,581 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Triunfo | -1.305° S | -78.4043° W | 2,801 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Emilio María Terán | -1.2233° S | -78.5125° W | 2,646 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guambaló | -1.3881° S | -78.5322° W | 2,802 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cotopaxi International Airport IATA: LTX 38 km (24 mi) from Ambato |
The exact GPS location of Ambato gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tungurahua 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 Tungurahua 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 Ambato are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ambato 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
Ambato sits within Tungurahua 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 Ambato 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 Tungurahua Province. › Browse every city in Tungurahua Province
Coordinates for Ambato 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 Ambato are latitude -1.2491° and longitude -78.6168°. In directional format: 1.2491° S, 78.6168° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ambato in Tungurahua Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ambato is a city in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Ambato. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ambato sits at: Latitude 1° 14' 57" S and Longitude 78° 37' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ambato has a population of approximately 387,309 people. This is roughly 65.646% of Tungurahua Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tungurahua Province.
The interactive satellite map of Ambato is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.2491, -78.6168 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ambato in Tungurahua Province. For broader context, explore the Tungurahua Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ambato is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ambato sits at an elevation of approximately 2,597 meters (8,521 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tungurahua Province.
The closest cities to Ambato include Atahualpa, Izamba, Ambatillo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ambato, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ambato's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ambato is approximately 139 km (86 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,750 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ambato — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Duri, Indonesia, roughly 19 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.
Ambato is approximately 114 km (71 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.
