Guayaquil, Ecuador → Lima, Peru · ✈ 1h 56min · 🚗 18h 32min
616 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: southeast
The distance from Guayaquil to Lima is 1,140 km (708 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 1h 56min.
The straight-line distance from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Lima, Peru is approximately 1,140 kilometers (708 miles or 616 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Lima is located southeast of Guayaquil. Guayaquil is in South America, in the Guayas region of Ecuador, while Lima is in South America, in Lima, Peru. Both cities are in South America.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,140 km | ~1h 56min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~1,482 km | ~18h 32min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~1,368 km | ~11h 24min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Guayaquil to Lima. For 1,140 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 1,482 km, fuel costs for driving from Guayaquil to Lima are approximately $119–$222 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Guayaquil sits at 2.1894°S, 79.8891°W, while Lima is located at 12.0464°S, 77.0428°W. The initial compass bearing from Guayaquil to Lima is 164° (SSE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Guayaquil heading roughly SSE. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 9.86° and the longitude difference is 2.85°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Guayaquil and Lima is approximately 7.1201°S, 78.4813°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 570 km from each city. For road trips, a stop near this latitude/longitude makes for a natural overnight or lunch break.
Guayaquil and Lima share the same approximate time zone, so meetings, calls, and arrivals don't require any clock adjustment. This makes the route especially convenient for short business trips. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Guayaquil is a major city in Ecuador with a population of approximately 2,698,077. Located in the Guayas region, it is an important hub in South America. Guayaquil is a significant metropolitan area in Ecuador with good domestic and international transport connections.
Lima is a notable city in Peru with a population of approximately 10,092,000. Situated in the Lima region, it serves as a key destination in South America. Lima is one of Peru's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
1,140 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
At 1,140 km, the Guayaquil-Lima route is about 2.8% of Earth's circumference. A commercial jet covers this distance in about 1h 56min.
Combined, Guayaquil and Lima have a population of over 12,790,077 people, making this a major urban corridor.
The straight-line distance from Guayaquil to Lima is approximately 1,140 kilometers (708 miles, 616 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 1h 56min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 18h 32min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Lima is approximately Same timezone compared to Guayaquil.
The estimated road distance is approximately 1,482 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,140 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.