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Distance from Bogotá to Maracaibo

Straight line

723 km
449 mi · 390 NM

By road

1,005 km
624 mi

Travel time

14 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h 24 min

Direction

NNE 22°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Maracaibo?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are quite far apart: 723 km in a straight line, that is 449 miles or 390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bogotá to Maracaibo is 1,005 km (624 miles), about 14 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Bogotá, Maracaibo lies to the north (initial bearing 22°). The route crosses from Colombia into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 7.6399°, -72.8559°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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 Maracaibo?

By road it is 1,005 km (624 miles) from Bogotá to Maracaibo; in a straight line it is 723 km (449 miles).

How long is the drive from Bogotá to Maracaibo?

About 14 h 47 min on the fastest route (1,005 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Bogotá?

Maracaibo is to the north of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 22°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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.