
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tula in Tamaulipas, Mexico 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 Tula.
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 Tula from our regional database:
| State / Region | Tamaulipas |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 22.9907° N |
| Center Longitude | -99.7205° E |
| Elevation | 1,155 m (3,791 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Álvaro Obregón | 13 | 20 | 11 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Calabacillas | 16 | 25 | 14 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Tula | 1 | 1 | 1 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Aguacate | 24 | 38 | 21 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| El Custodio | 28 | 46 | 25 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Limonal | 32 | 52 | 28 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Pensil | 28 | 46 | 25 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Emiliano Zapata | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| La Hincada | 34 | 54 | 29 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Lázaro Cárdenas | 21 | 34 | 18 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Magdaleno Cedillo | 20 | 31 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ocampo | 26 | 43 | 23 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Palmillas | 24 | 39 | 21 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ricardo Flores Magón | 27 | 43 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Salitrillo | 14 | 22 | 12 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Tamaulipas (home state of Tula), 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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| Aguascalientes | 274 | 442 | 238 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Coahuila | 263 | 423 | 228 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 468 | 753 | 406 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Durango | 367 | 590 | 319 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Guanajuato | 275 | 442 | 239 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 289 | 464 | 251 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Jalisco | 381 | 613 | 331 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| México | 239 | 384 | 207 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Mexico City | 335 | 538 | 291 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Michoacán | 373 | 601 | 324 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tula'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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| Belize | 1,012 | 1,629 | 879 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 1,568 | 2,523 | 1,361 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 1,121 | 1,805 | 974 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Honduras | 1,211 | 1,948 | 1,051 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nicaragua | 1,358 | 2,185 | 1,179 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| United States | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tula. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Tula (You) | Tamaulipas | — | — | — |
| Ciudad Tula | Tamaulipas | 10,043 | 1.1 | NE |
| Tanque Blanco | Tamaulipas | 628 | 6.4 | SW |
| Santa Ana de Nahola | Tamaulipas | 894 | 15.4 | W |
| San Rafael | Tamaulipas | 508 | 16.7 | NNW |
| Álvaro Obregón | Tamaulipas | 506 | 20.5 | N |
| Salitrillo | Tamaulipas | 553 | 22.2 | NNW |
| Calabacillas | Tamaulipas | 792 | 25.4 | N |
| Magdaleno Cedillo | Tamaulipas | 1,249 | 31.5 | SW |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | Tamaulipas | 1,075 | 34.2 | W |
| Emiliano Zapata | Tamaulipas | 511 | 36.8 | SW |
How does Tula rank within Tamaulipas? 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 Tula appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Reynosa | 589,466 |
| Heroica Matamoros | 510,739 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 416,055 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 332,100 |
| Tampico | 309,003 |
| Ciudad Madero | 197,216 |
| Miramar | 118,614 |
| Ciudad Río Bravo | 95,647 |
| Ciudad Mante | 84,787 |
| Altamira | 59,536 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Abasolo | 1,960.46 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 188.00 |
| Tampico | 92.73 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Tampico | 3,332.29 |
| Ciudad Victoria | 1,766.49 |
| Abasolo | 3.06 |
General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport IATA: CVM 111 km (69 mi) from Tula |
Tula sits inside Tamaulipas, Mexico. 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 Tula and the countries closest to Tula by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Mexico. 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 Tula, 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 Tula at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Tamaulipas, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tula — 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 Tula 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 Tamaulipas by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tula 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 Tula 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 Tula 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Tula. 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 Tamaulipas city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tula is General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM), about 111 km (69 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.