Current Date And Time In Norte de Santander Department, Colombia
Monday, 27 July 2026
16:30:36 COT
Capital: Cúcuta
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 21,658.00 km²
State Code: NSA
Find states and regions closest to Norte de Santander Department in Colombia 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Colombia and South America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Colombia
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 Norte de Santander Department from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Táchira | 52 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Bolívar | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Santander Department | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Cesar Department | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mérida | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Sucre Department | 138 mi | 223 km | 120 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Arauca Department | 162 mi | 261 km | 141 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Zulia | 170 mi | 274 km | 148 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Boyacá | 175 mi | 282 km | 152 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Casanare Department | 176 mi | 284 km | 153 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Norte de Santander Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Norte de Santander Department supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ecuador | 517 mi | 833 km | 449 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Panama | 523 mi | 841 km | 454 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Venezuela | 545 mi | 878 km | 474 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Aruba | 624 mi | 1,004 km | 542 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Curacao | 638 mi | 1,027 km | 554 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Norte de Santander Department. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norte de Santander Department (You) | Colombia | — | 21,658 | — |
| Táchira | Venezuela | 1,177,300 | 11,100 | 63.28 |
| Bolívar | Colombia | 2,070,110 | 25,978 | 18.09 |
| Santander Department | Colombia | — | 30,537 | — |
| Cesar Department | Colombia | 1,200,574 | 22,905 | 24.32 |
| Mérida | Venezuela | — | 11,300 | — |
| Sucre Department | Colombia | — | 10,917 | — |
| Arauca Department | Colombia | — | 23,818 | — |
| Zulia | Venezuela | — | 50,230 | — |
| Boyacá | Colombia | 1,217,376 | 23,189 | 15.16 |
| Casanare Department | Colombia | 420,504 | 44,995 | 5.20 |
How does Norte de Santander Department rank within Colombia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Norte de Santander Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Bogota D.C. | 8,034,649 |
| Cundinamarca | 3,242,999 |
| Atlántico | 2,535,517 |
| Bolívar | 2,070,110 |
| Córdoba | 1,784,783 |
| Cauca Department | 1,464,488 |
| Boyacá | 1,217,376 |
| Cesar Department | 1,200,574 |
| Caldas Department | 998,255 |
| Chocó | 534,826 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Amazonas Department | 109,665 |
| Vichada Department | 100,240 |
| Caquetá | 88,965 |
| Meta Department | 85,635 |
| Guainía Department | 72,238 |
| Antioquia | 63,612 |
| Vaupés | 54,135 |
| Guaviare Department | 53,460 |
| Chocó | 46,530 |
| Casanare Department | 44,995 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Bogota D.C. | 1,272.40 |
| Atlántico | 436.20 |
| Cundinamarca | 67.84 |
| Caldas Department | 63.69 |
| Córdoba | 40.08 |
| Cesar Department | 24.32 |
| Cauca Department | 23.07 |
| Bolívar | 18.09 |
| Boyacá | 15.16 |
| Casanare Department | 5.20 |
Norte de Santander Department is a state or region within Colombia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Norte de Santander Department is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Norte de Santander Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Colombia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Norte de Santander Department using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Norte de Santander Department.
Knowing the distance from Norte de Santander Department to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Colombia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Norte de Santander Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Norte de Santander Department to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Norte de Santander Department table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Norte de Santander Department below the states table, or compare all Colombia states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in South America. Use the population & area comparison and Colombia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.