Bogota to Lima: Exactly 1,892 km (1,176 mi)

Bogota, Colombia → Lima, Peru

1,892
Kilometers
1,176
Miles
~2h 52min
Flight time (est.)
~2,460 km
Rough road-length estimate

1,022 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Bogota to Lima is 1,892 km (1,176 miles). Lima lies roughly south of Bogota; the initial great-circle bearing is 190° (S). It is an international route from Colombia to Peru.

Coordinates & Bearing

Bogota (Cundinamarca, Colombia) sits at 4.7110°N, 74.0721°W; Lima (Lima, Peru) is at 12.0464°S, 77.0428°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 190° (S); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Bogota to Lima

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 52min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~2,460 km · ~30h 45min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Bogota to Lima: about 2,460 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Bogota and Lima lies at approximately 3.6689°S, 75.5434°W — the position that is an equal 946 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Bogota (America/Bogota) and Lima (America/Lima) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Bogota uses the Colombian Peso (COP), while Lima uses the Peruvian Sol (PEN). Both share Spanish as a primary language.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bogota from Lima?

The straight-line distance from Bogota to Lima is approximately 1,892 km (1,176 miles, 1,022 nautical miles).

What direction is Lima from Bogota?

Lima lies roughly south of Bogota; the initial great-circle bearing is 190° (S).

How long does it take to fly from Bogota to Lima?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 52min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Bogota to Lima?

Rough road-length estimate for Bogota to Lima: about 2,460 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Bogota and Lima?

Bogota (America/Bogota) and Lima (America/Lima) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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