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Driving from Gonder to Bishoftu

Bishoftu lies 459 km (285 mi) south of Gonder, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 7 h without stops, over roughly 560 km (348 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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GonderBishoftu
CountryEthiopiaEthiopia
Population466,000207,400
Elevation2,201 m (7,221 ft)1,978 m (6,490 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)

Where to book car hire from Gonder to Bishoftu

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Staying in Bishoftu

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Common questions

How far is Bishoftu from Gonder?

459 km (285 mi) in a straight line, south of Gonder; by road roughly 560 km (348 mi).

How long does it take to get from Gonder to Bishoftu by car?

About 7 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Gonder and Bishoftu?

No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.