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Distance from Bogotá to Damascus

Straight line

11,596 km
7,205 mi · 6,261 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Damascus?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Damascus (Syria) are very far apart: 11,596 km in a straight line, that is 7,205 miles or 6,261 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Bogotá and Damascus, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bogotá, Damascus lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Colombia into Syria. The halfway point is at 30.9753°, -26.1915°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Damascus?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Damascus is 11,596 km (7,205 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Damascus from Bogotá?

Damascus is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Damascus?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 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.