Distance from Cali to Popayán
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 761 metres: Popayán sits at 1,723 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…
Popayán1,723 mPopayán is the capital of the Colombian department of Cauca. It is located in the Pubenza Valley in southwestern Colombia between the Western Mountain Range and Central Mountain Range. The municipality has a populatio…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Cali to Popayán?
It is 111 km in a straight line from Cali to Popayán. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cali to Popayán?
A direct flight takes about 53 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cali to Popayán?
Around 1 h 51 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.