Driving from Pasto to Latacunga
Latacunga lies 281 km (175 mi) south-west of Pasto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 343 km (213 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pasto | Latacunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 392,930 | 205,624 |
| Elevation | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2,770 m (9,088 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Postal codes | 520001–520039 | 050101–050113 |
What changes when you arrive in Latacunga
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); 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 Pasto to Latacunga
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Staying in Latacunga
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Common questions
How far is Latacunga from Pasto?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pasto; by road roughly 343 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pasto to Latacunga by car?
About 4 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pasto 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.