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Distance from Bogotá to Lijiang

Straight line

16,468 km
10,233 mi · 8,892 NM

By road

12,608 km
7,834 mi

Travel time

146 h 27 min
flight ≈ 21 h 5 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Lijiang?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Lijiang (China) are very far apart: 16,468 km in a straight line, that is 10,233 miles or 8,892 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá to Lijiang is 12,608 km (7,834 miles), about 146 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bogotá, Lijiang lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Colombia into China. The halfway point is at 75.2104°, -35.0219°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Lijiang?

By road it is 12,608 km (7,834 miles) from Bogotá to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 16,468 km (10,233 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Lijiang?

About 146 h 27 min on the fastest route (12,608 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Bogotá?

Lijiang is to the north of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 5 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.