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Distance from Lima to Bogotá

Straight line

1,870 km
1,162 mi · 1,010 NM

By road

2,852 km
1,772 mi

Travel time

41 h 47 min
flight ≈ 2 h 50 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Bogotá?

Lima (Peru) and Bogotá (Colombia) are quite far apart: 1,870 km in a straight line, that is 1,162 miles or 1,010 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Bogotá is 2,852 km (1,772 miles), about 41 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Lima, Bogotá lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). The route crosses from Peru into Colombia. The halfway point is at -3.7180°, -75.5410°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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 Lima from Bogotá?

By road it is 2,852 km (1,772 miles) from Lima to Bogotá; in a straight line it is 1,870 km (1,162 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Bogotá?

About 41 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,852 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bogotá from Lima?

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

How long is the flight from Lima to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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.