Distance from Cali to Manizales
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 1,161 metres: Manizales sits at 2,123 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Cali962 mSantiago de Cali, or Cali, is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in southwest Colombia, with an estimated 2.3 million residents in 2026. The city spans 560.3 km2 (216.3 sq mi) wi…
Manizales2,123 mManizales is a city in central Colombia. It is the capital of the Department of Caldas, and lies near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Cali to Manizales?
It is 214 km in a straight line from Cali to Manizales. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cali to Manizales?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 1 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cali to Manizales?
Around 3 h 34 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.