Lima to Cali: Exactly 1,724 km (1,071 mi)

Lima, Peru → Cali, Colombia

1,724
Kilometers
1,071
Miles
~2h 39min
Flight time (est.)
~2,241 km
Rough road-length estimate

931 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Lima to Cali is 1,724 km (1,071 miles). Cali lies roughly north of Lima; the initial great-circle bearing is 2° (N). It is an international route from Peru to Colombia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Lima (Lima, Peru) sits at 12.0464°S, 77.0428°W; Cali (Valle del Cauca, Colombia) is at 3.4516°N, 76.5320°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 2° (N); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Lima to Cali

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 39min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~2,241 km · ~28h 1min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Lima to Cali: about 2,241 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 Lima and Cali lies at approximately 4.2974°S, 76.7848°W — the position that is an equal 862 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lima from Cali?

The straight-line distance from Lima to Cali is approximately 1,724 km (1,071 miles, 931 nautical miles).

What direction is Cali from Lima?

Cali lies roughly north of Lima; the initial great-circle bearing is 2° (N).

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

Estimated flight time is about 2h 39min (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 Lima to Cali?

Rough road-length estimate for Lima to Cali: about 2,241 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 Lima and Cali?

Lima (America/Lima) and Cali (America/Bogota) 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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