Distance from Chicago to Bogotá

The distance between Chicago, United States and Bogotá, Colombia is 4,340 kilometers (2,697 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Bogotá is situated in the Andean region of Colombia, highlighting the geographical separation between North and South America. The straight-line distance between them is 4,340 kilometers, heading south.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Bogotá is at 2,582 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Bogotá crosses diverse landscapes, from the urban Midwest to the mountainous Andes, with notable landmarks like the Great Lakes and the Amazon basin.

Best time to travel

Travel from Chicago to Bogotá is best in December to March for dry weather, or June to August for cultural festivals in Bogotá.

Climate

Bogotá has a cooler, more stable climate compared to Chicago's seasonal extremes, with Bogotá's temperatures remaining mild year-round.

Accessibility

Bogotá offers a growing public transport system and pedestrian-friendly areas, while Chicago has a well-established infrastructure for accessibility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 15-18 days
Motorcycle 5-6 days
Car 4-5 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Bogotá, Colombia

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Bogota

Coordinates: 4.6097° N 74.0818° W

Elevation: 2,582 m (8,471 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
  • Villavicencio / Vanguardia (VVC)
  • Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API)
  • Santiago Vila Airport (GIR)
  • Mariquita Airport (MQU)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Bogotá

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Bogotá to Cali 300 km
From Bogotá to Medellín 245 km
From Bogotá to Barranquilla 707 km
From Bogotá to Cartagena 660 km
From Bogotá to Cúcuta 403 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Córdoba, Argentina Medellín, Colombia 4,340 km
Ottawa, Canada Medellín, Colombia 4,339 km
Cali, Colombia Curitiba, Brazil 4,342 km
Quito, Ecuador Chihuahua, Mexico 4,338 km
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Lima, Peru Fortaleza, Brazil 4,337 km
Cali, Colombia South Boston, United States 4,343 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Oakland, United States 4,343 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Culiacán, Mexico 4,337 km
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela Morelia, Mexico 4,336 km
Moscow, Russia Delhi, India 4,344 km
Bogotá, Colombia Kansas City, United States 4,344 km
San Francisco, United States Boston, United States 4,344 km
Baghdad, Iraq Kano, Nigeria 4,345 km
Quito, Ecuador Washington, United States 4,335 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Chihuahua, Mexico 4,345 km

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