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Distance from Lima to Cali

Straight line

1,713 km
1,064 mi · 925 NM

By road

2,493 km
1,549 mi

Travel time

39 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h 38 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Cali?

Lima (Peru) and Cali (Colombia) are quite far apart: 1,713 km in a straight line, that is 1,064 miles or 925 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lima to Cali is 2,493 km (1,549 miles), about 39 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Lima, Cali lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from Peru into Colombia. The halfway point is at -4.3030°, -76.7728°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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 Cali?

By road it is 2,493 km (1,549 miles) from Lima to Cali; in a straight line it is 1,713 km (1,064 miles).

How long is the drive from Lima to Cali?

About 39 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,493 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cali from Lima?

Cali is to the north of Lima, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Cali?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 38 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.