Day trip from Cali to Madrid
Madrid lies 289 km (180 mi) north-east of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Madrid is a realistic day trip from Cali: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Cali | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 2.4 million | 135,000 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 2,547 m (8,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 250030–250038 |
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Staying in Madrid
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Cali?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cali to Madrid by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Madrid?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
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.