Driving from Cali to San Carlos
San Carlos lies 1,117 km (694 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 1,363 km (847 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cali | San Carlos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 120,375 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Carlos are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 17 h 2 min journey lands 18 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Carlos
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.
Where to book car hire from Cali to San Carlos
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Staying in San Carlos
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Common questions
How far is San Carlos from Cali?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,363 km (847 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to San Carlos by car?
About 17 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and San Carlos?
San Carlos is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in San Carlos?
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.