Driving from Cali to San Felipe
San Felipe lies 1,152 km (716 mi) north-east of Cali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 1,405 km (873 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cali | San Felipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.4 million | 206,270 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Felipe are 1 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 17 h 34 min journey lands 18 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Felipe
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 Felipe
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Common questions
How far is San Felipe from Cali?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 1,405 km (873 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to San Felipe by car?
About 17 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and San Felipe?
San Felipe is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in San Felipe?
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.