Current Date And Time In Nichén, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:53:27 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 602
District: Chamula
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nichén, a city in Chiapas, Mexico, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Nichén — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Nichén.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Mexico operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.8015° N | 92.6839° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.8015 | -92.6839 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 48' 5" N | 92° 41' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 48.0888' N | 92° 41.0334' W |
| City | Nichén |
| State | Chiapas |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Chamula |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 602 |
| Elevation | 2,303 m / 7,556 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.8015, -92.6839 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nichén to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Chiapas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamula | Chiapas | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Laguna Petej | Chiapas | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Tzajaltetic | Chiapas | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Cruz Quemada | Chiapas | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Bautista Chico | Chiapas | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Bechijtic | Chiapas | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Chiapas, the home state of Nichén, along with each city's aerial distance from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 16.7536° N | -93.1158° W | 535 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tapachula | 14.9054° N | -92.2589° W | 165 m | 224 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 16.7301° N | -92.6383° W | 2,183 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Comitán | 16.24° N | -92.1367° W | 1,655 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pijijiapan | 15.6862° N | -93.2094° W | 47 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 16.7075° N | -93.0122° W | 429 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palenque | 17.5091° N | -91.9813° W | 94 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 16.6839° N | -93.7181° W | 577 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ocosingo | 16.9063° N | -92.0935° W | 882 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 16.7612° N | -93.3743° W | 873 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport IATA: TGZ 45 km (28 mi) from Nichén |
The exact GPS location of Nichén gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chiapas. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Chiapas state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Nichén are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nichén lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Mexico map
Nichén sits within Chiapas, Mexico, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Nichén for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Chiapas. › Browse every city in Chiapas
Coordinates for Nichén in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Mexico. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Nichén are latitude 16.8015° and longitude -92.6839°. In directional format: 16.8015° N, 92.6839° W. These coordinates mark the center of Nichén in Chiapas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nichén is a city in Chiapas, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Chamula. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nichén sits at: Latitude 16° 48' 5" N and Longitude 92° 41' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nichén has a population of approximately 602 people. This is roughly 0.011% of Chiapas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chiapas.
The interactive satellite map of Nichén is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.8015, -92.6839 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nichén in Chiapas. For broader context, explore the Chiapas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nichén is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nichén is approximately 45 km (28 mi) from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Chiapas.
Nichén sits at an elevation of approximately 2,303 meters (7,556 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chiapas.
The closest cities to Nichén include Chamula, Laguna Petej, Tzajaltetic. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nichén, sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 07:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nichén's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nichén is approximately 1,870 km (1,162 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,877 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nichén — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 2,121 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Nichén is approximately 741 km (460 mi) NW of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
