Distance from Arequipa to Medellín

The distance between Arequipa, Peru and Medellín, Colombia is 2,544 kilometers (1,581 miles).

Arequipa, Peru

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

From Arequipa to Medellín, the straight-line distance is 2,544 kilometers, heading north. Arequipa is situated at an altitude of 2,355 meters above sea level, while Medellín is at 1,500 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 8-10 days
Motorcycle 3-4 days
Car 2-3 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Arequipa, Peru

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Lima

Coordinates: 16.3989° S 71.535° W

Elevation: 2,355 m (7,726 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)
  • Ilo Airport (ILQ)
  • Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)
  • Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ)
  • Chacalluta Airport (ARI)
Medellín, Colombia

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Bogota

Coordinates: 6.2518° N 75.5636° W

Elevation: 1,500 m (4,921 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
  • José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
  • Urrao Airport (URR)
  • Otu Airport (OTU)
  • Velasquez Airport (PYA)

Other distances from Arequipa

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Arequipa to Lima 764 km
From Arequipa to Callao 771 km
From Arequipa to Trujillo 1,226 km
From Arequipa to Chiclayo 1,397 km
From Arequipa to Piura 1,588 km

Other distances from Medellín

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Medellín to Bogotá 245 km
From Medellín to Cali 329 km
From Medellín to Barranquilla 529 km
From Medellín to Cartagena 459 km
From Medellín to Cúcuta 383 km

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