Current Date And Time In San Juan, Ecuador
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:01:55 ECT
State: Los Ríos
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 12,819
District: Vinces
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Juan in Los Ríos, Ecuador with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around San Juan.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for San Juan from our regional database:
| State / Region | Los Ríos |
| District | Vinces |
| Total Population | 12,819 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -1.6667° N |
| Center Longitude | -79.7667° E |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Los Ríos | #7 of 10 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno | 24 | 39 | 21 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Antonio Sotomayor | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Baba | 10 | 16 | 9 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Babahoyo | 19 | 31 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Balzar | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Catarama | 21 | 34 | 19 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Colimes | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Daule | 20 | 32 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Salitre | 12 | 19 | 10 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| El Triunfo | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| General Vernaza | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Isidro Ayora | 30 | 48 | 26 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Isla de Bejucal | 8 | 14 | 7 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| La Unión | 26 | 42 | 22 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Laurel | 13 | 21 | 11 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Los Ríos (home state of San Juan), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Azuay | 133 | 214 | 116 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 55 | 89 | 48 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Canar | 112 | 180 | 97 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Carchi | 151 | 242 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chimborazo Province | 71 | 115 | 62 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cotopaxi | 56 | 91 | 49 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Esmeraldas | 138 | 223 | 120 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Guayas | 72 | 116 | 62 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Imbabura | 132 | 213 | 115 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Manabí | 69 | 110 | 60 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Ecuador, with aerial distance and compass direction from San Juan's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 1,725 | 2,776 | 1,498 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 1,718 | 2,765 | 1,492 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 1,141 | 1,836 | 990 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 1,646 | 2,649 | 1,430 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 1,490 | 2,398 | 1,294 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Bolivia | 1,408 | 2,267 | 1,223 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 1,184 | 1,906 | 1,029 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 1,675 | 2,696 | 1,455 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Colombia | 517 | 833 | 449 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to San Juan. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Los Ríos, Ecuador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| San Juan (You) | Los Ríos | 12,819 | — | — |
| Antonio Sotomayor | Los Ríos | — | 4.8 | NW |
| General Vernaza | Guayas | — | 11.0 | SSW |
| Vinces | Los Ríos | 32,497 | 12.4 | N |
| Isla de Bejucal | Los Ríos | — | 13.6 | E |
| Baba | Los Ríos | 8,790 | 16.3 | SE |
| El Salitre | Guayas | — | 19.1 | SSW |
| Laurel | Guayas | — | 20.6 | SW |
| San Juan | Los Ríos | — | 23.4 | E |
| Palestina | Guayas | — | 24.0 | W |
| Santa Lucía | Guayas | — | 25.0 | WSW |
How does San Juan rank within Los Ríos? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where San Juan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport IATA: GYE 56 km (35 mi) from San Juan |
San Juan sits inside Los Ríos, Ecuador and ranks #7 of 10 cities in Los Ríos by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to San Juan and the countries closest to San Juan by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Ecuador. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from San Juan, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around San Juan at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Los Ríos, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from San Juan — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To San Juan table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Los Ríos by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of San Juan and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the San Juan map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from San Juan will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of San Juan. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Los Ríos city rankings above to size up each candidate.
San Juan ranks #7 of 10 cities in Los Ríos by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to San Juan is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), about 56 km (35 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.