Driving from Bogotá to Maicao
Maicao lies 779 km (484 mi) north of Bogotá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 951 km (591 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bogotá | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Where to book car hire from Bogotá to Maicao
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Staying in Maicao
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from Bogotá?
779 km (484 mi) in a straight line, north of Bogotá; by road roughly 951 km (591 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Maicao by car?
About 11 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Maicao?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.