Driving from Bogotá to San Fernando de Apure
San Fernando de Apure lies 816 km (507 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 996 km (619 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bogotá | San Fernando de Apure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 7.7 million | 229,197 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Fernando de Apure are 1 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 12 h 27 min journey lands 13 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Fernando de Apure
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in San Fernando de Apure
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Common questions
How far is San Fernando de Apure from Bogotá?
816 km (507 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá; by road roughly 996 km (619 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to San Fernando de Apure by car?
About 12 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and San Fernando de Apure?
San Fernando de Apure is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in San Fernando de Apure?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.