Day trip from Ibarra to Popayán
Popayán lies 287 km (178 mi) north-east of Ibarra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 287 km (178 mi) apart, Popayán is a realistic day trip from Ibarra: about 4 h 40 min each way by road.
| Ibarra | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 221,149 | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 2,192 m (7,192 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Popayán
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book tours and tickets in Popayán
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Staying in Popayán
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Common questions
How far is Popayán from Ibarra?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ibarra; by road roughly 350 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ibarra to Popayán by road?
About 4 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ibarra and Popayán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Popayán?
The Peso (COP).
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.