Distance from Cali to Medellín
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How far is Cali from Medellín?
Cali (Colombia) and Medellín (Colombia) are a medium distance apart: 329 km in a straight line, that is 204 miles or 178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Cali to Medellín is 442 km (275 miles), about 6 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.
From Cali, Medellín lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). Both cities are in Colombia. The halfway point is at 4.8447°, -76.0440°.
A direct flight would take about 55 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 Cali
- Cali – Bogotá 300 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
Other distances from Medellín
- Medellín – Bogotá 245 km
- Medellín – Barranquilla 531 km
- Medellín – Maracaibo 656 km
- Medellín – Quito 792 km
- Medellín – Valencia 938 km
- Medellín – Maracay 983 km
- Medellín – Guayaquil 1,055 km
- Medellín – Caracas 1,065 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cali from Medellín?
By road it is 442 km (275 miles) from Cali to Medellín; in a straight line it is 329 km (204 miles).
How long is the drive from Cali to Medellín?
About 6 h 57 min on the fastest route (442 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Medellín from Cali?
Medellín is to the north of Cali, at an initial bearing of 19°.
How long is the flight from Cali to Medellín?
A direct flight would take about 55 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.