Guayaquil to Lima: Exactly 1,140 km (708 mi)

Guayaquil, Ecuador → Lima, Peru

1,140
Kilometers
708
Miles
~1h 56min
Flight time (est.)
~1,482 km
Rough road-length estimate

616 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Guayaquil to Lima is 1,140 km (708 miles). Lima lies roughly south-southeast of Guayaquil; the initial great-circle bearing is 164° (SSE). It is an international route from Ecuador to Peru.

Coordinates & Bearing

Guayaquil (Guayas, Ecuador) sits at 2.1894°S, 79.8891°W; Lima (Lima, Peru) is at 12.0464°S, 77.0428°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 164° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Guayaquil to Lima

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 56min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,482 km · ~18h 32min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Guayaquil to Lima: about 1,482 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Guayaquil and Lima lies at approximately 7.1201°S, 78.4813°W — the position that is an equal 570 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Guayaquil (America/Guayaquil) and Lima (America/Lima) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Guayaquil from Lima?

The straight-line distance from Guayaquil to Lima is approximately 1,140 km (708 miles, 616 nautical miles).

What direction is Lima from Guayaquil?

Lima lies roughly south-southeast of Guayaquil; the initial great-circle bearing is 164° (SSE).

How long does it take to fly from Guayaquil to Lima?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 56min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Guayaquil to Lima?

Rough road-length estimate for Guayaquil to Lima: about 1,482 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Guayaquil and Lima?

Guayaquil (America/Guayaquil) and Lima (America/Lima) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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