Driving from Lima to Latacunga
Latacunga lies 1,248 km (775 mi) north of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 1,522 km (946 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lima | Latacunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Ecuador |
| Population | 7.7 million | 205,624 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 050101–050113 |
What changes when you arrive in Latacunga
Crossing from Peru into Ecuador: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book car hire from Lima to Latacunga
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Staying in Latacunga
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Common questions
How far is Latacunga from Lima?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, north of Lima; by road roughly 1,522 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Latacunga by car?
About 19 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Latacunga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Latacunga?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.