Distance from Bogotá to Cali
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How far is Bogotá from Cali?
Bogotá (Colombia) and Cali (Colombia) are a medium distance apart: 300 km in a straight line, that is 187 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Bogotá to Cali is 460 km (286 miles), about 7 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.
From Bogotá, Cali lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in Colombia. The halfway point is at 4.0244°, -75.3030°.
A direct flight would take about 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Bogotá
- Bogotá – Medellín 245 km
- Bogotá – Barranquilla 711 km
- Bogotá – Maracaibo 726 km
- Bogotá – Quito 730 km
- Bogotá – Valencia 911 km
- Bogotá – Maracay 950 km
- Bogotá – Guayaquil 994 km
- Bogotá – Caracas 1,028 km
Other distances from Cali
- Cali – Medellín 331 km
- Cali – Quito 465 km
- Cali – Guayaquil 729 km
- Cali – Barranquilla 859 km
- Cali – Maracaibo 969 km
- Cali – Valencia 1,201 km
- Cali – Maracay 1,242 km
- Cali – Caracas 1,321 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bogotá from Cali?
By road it is 460 km (286 miles) from Bogotá to Cali; in a straight line it is 300 km (187 miles).
How long is the drive from Bogotá to Cali?
About 7 h 57 min on the fastest route (460 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Cali from Bogotá?
Cali is to the south-west of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 244°.
How long is the flight from Bogotá to Cali?
A direct flight would take about 53 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.