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Distance from Bogotá to Mecca

Straight line

12,277 km
7,628 mi · 6,629 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Mecca?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 12,277 km in a straight line, that is 7,628 miles or 6,629 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 Mecca, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Bogotá, Mecca lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Colombia into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 22.9475°, -20.1352°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bogotá from Mecca?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Mecca is 12,277 km (7,628 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mecca from Bogotá?

Mecca is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 51 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.