Quito to Sincelejo by bus
Sincelejo lies 1,116 km (693 mi) north of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 1,361 km (846 mi) of road.
| Quito | Sincelejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 277,773 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Sincelejo
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book buses from Quito to Sincelejo
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Staying in Sincelejo
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Common questions
How far is Sincelejo from Quito?
1,116 km (693 mi) in a straight line, north of Quito; by road roughly 1,361 km (846 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Sincelejo by bus?
About 20 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Sincelejo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sincelejo?
The Peso (COP).
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.