Cartagena to Bogota: Exactly 652 km (405 mi)

Cartagena, Colombia → Bogota, Colombia

652
Kilometers
405
Miles
~1h 19min
Flight time (est.)
~847 km
Rough road-length estimate

352 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Cartagena to Bogota is 652 km (405 miles). Bogota lies roughly south-southeast of Cartagena; the initial great-circle bearing is 166° (SSE). It is a domestic route within Colombia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Cartagena (Bolívar, Colombia) sits at 10.3910°N, 75.5364°W; Bogota (Cundinamarca, Colombia) is at 4.7110°N, 74.0721°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 166° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Cartagena to Bogota

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 19min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~847 km · ~10h 35min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Cartagena to Bogota: about 847 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 Cartagena and Bogota lies at approximately 7.5516°N, 74.7994°W — the position that is an equal 326 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Cartagena and Bogota both use the America/Bogota time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cartagena from Bogota?

The straight-line distance from Cartagena to Bogota is approximately 652 km (405 miles, 352 nautical miles).

What direction is Bogota from Cartagena?

Bogota lies roughly south-southeast of Cartagena; the initial great-circle bearing is 166° (SSE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 19min (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 Cartagena to Bogota?

Rough road-length estimate for Cartagena to Bogota: about 847 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 Cartagena and Bogota?

Cartagena and Bogota both use the America/Bogota time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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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