
Find cities, states and countries closest to Olintepeque in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Olintepeque.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Olintepeque from our regional database:
| State / Region | Quetzaltenango |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.8861° N |
| Center Longitude | -91.5147° E |
| Elevation | 2,348 m (7,704 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Almolonga | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cantel | 6 | 10 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| La Esperanza | 3 | 5 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Quetzaltenango | 3 | 5 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Salcajá | 4 | 6 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| San Andrés Xecul | 2 | 4 | 2 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| San Carlos Sija | 7 | 12 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| San Cristóbal Totonicapán | 5 | 9 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco El Alto | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco la Unión | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| San Mateo | 5 | 9 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| San Miguel Sigüilá | 7 | 11 | 6 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Quetzaltenango (home state of Olintepeque), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ahuachapan | 128 | 206 | 111 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Alta Verapaz | 105 | 169 | 91 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 79 | 127 | 69 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Chiapas | 170 | 273 | 148 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 48 | 78 | 42 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 132 | 213 | 115 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Progreso | 97 | 156 | 84 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Escuintla | 58 | 93 | 50 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 108 | 174 | 94 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Huehuetenango | 52 | 84 | 45 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Guatemala, with aerial distance and compass direction from Olintepeque's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bahamas | 1,047 | 1,685 | 909 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Belize | 150 | 242 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 639 | 1,029 | 555 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 603 | 971 | 524 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 906 | 1,458 | 787 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 164 | 264 | 142 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Honduras | 269 | 432 | 233 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 870 | 1,399 | 755 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Nicaragua | 392 | 631 | 340 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Olintepeque. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Olintepeque (You) | Quetzaltenango | — | — | — |
| San Andrés Xecul | Totonicapán | 15,074 | 4.0 | ENE |
| Quetzaltenango | Quetzaltenango | 180,706 | 4.7 | S |
| San Francisco la Unión | Quetzaltenango | 1,170 | 5.1 | NW |
| La Esperanza | Quetzaltenango | 16,461 | 5.3 | WSW |
| Salcajá | Quetzaltenango | 19,434 | 6.2 | E |
| Almolonga | Quetzaltenango | 12,299 | 8.1 | SSE |
| San Cristóbal Totonicapán | Totonicapán | 4,191 | 8.7 | ENE |
| San Mateo | Quetzaltenango | 5,534 | 8.7 | WSW |
| San Francisco El Alto | Totonicapán | 57,894 | 10.1 | NE |
| Cantel | Quetzaltenango | 42,142 | 10.5 | SE |
How does Olintepeque rank within Quetzaltenango? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Olintepeque appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Quetzaltenango | 180,706 |
| Coatepeque | 105,415 |
| Ostuncalco | 51,828 |
| Colomba | 47,544 |
| Cantel | 42,142 |
| Cabricán | 23,033 |
| Salcajá | 19,434 |
| La Esperanza | 16,461 |
| El Palmar | 15,167 |
| Zunil | 14,118 |
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Retalhuleu Airport IATA: RER 45 km (28 mi) from Olintepeque |
Olintepeque sits inside Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Olintepeque and the countries closest to Olintepeque by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Guatemala. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Olintepeque, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Olintepeque at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Quetzaltenango, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Olintepeque — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Olintepeque table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Quetzaltenango by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Olintepeque and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Olintepeque map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Olintepeque will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Olintepeque to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Olintepeque. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Quetzaltenango city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Olintepeque is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 45 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.