Distance from Neiva 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 1,265 metres: Popayán sits at 1,723 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Neiva458 mNeiva is the capital and most populated city of the Department of Huila, south central Colombia. It is located in the valley of the Magdalena River with a municipal population of 392,009 as of 2026. It is one of the m…
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 Neiva to Popayán?
It is 158 km in a straight line from Neiva to Popayán. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Neiva to Popayán?
A direct flight takes about 57 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Neiva to Popayán?
Around 2 h 38 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.