Driving from Popayán to Valencia
Valencia lies 1,281 km (796 mi) north-east of Popayán, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 1,563 km (971 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Popayán | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 318,059 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Valencia are 1 h ahead of Popayán right now, so a 19 h 33 min journey lands 20 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Valencia
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 Popayán to Valencia
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Staying in Valencia
Our booking partner lists 26 places to stay in Valencia. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 738 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Valencia from Popayán?
1,281 km (796 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Popayán; by road roughly 1,563 km (971 mi).
How long does it take to get from Popayán to Valencia by car?
About 19 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Popayán and Valencia?
Valencia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Valencia?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Valencia?
Our booking partner lists 26 places to stay in Valencia, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.