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San Andres y Providencia, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In San Andres y Providencia, Colombia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:34:55 COT
Capital: San Andrés
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 52.50 km²
State Code: SAP

States Near To San Andres y Providencia


Find states and regions closest to San Andres y Providencia 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

📍 San Andres y Providencia Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 San Andres y Providencia from our regional database:

Capital CitySan Andrés
Total Population
Land Area53 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude12.5567° N
Center Longitude-81.7185° E
Average Elevation80 m (262 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Caribbean Coast South Caribbean Coast161 mi259 km140 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of North Caribbean Coast North Caribbean Coast190 mi305 km165 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of LimĂłn Province LimĂłn Province208 mi335 km181 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of RĂ­o San Juan Department RĂ­o San Juan Department211 mi340 km184 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Heredia Province Heredia Province212 mi341 km184 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cartago Province Cartago Province235 mi378 km204 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bocas del Toro Province Bocas del Toro Province236 mi379 km205 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department236 mi380 km205 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Alajuela Province Alajuela Province237 mi382 km206 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Matagalpa Department Matagalpa Department252 mi406 km219 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To San Andres y Providencia


Explore countries nearest to San Andres y Providencia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from San Andres y Providencia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ecuador Ecuador517 mi833 km449 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Panama Panama523 mi841 km454 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Venezuela Venezuela545 mi878 km474 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba624 mi1,004 km542 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao638 mi1,027 km554 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to San Andres y Providencia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
San Andres y Providencia (You)Colombia53
South Caribbean CoastNicaragua420,93527,2606.50
North Caribbean CoastNicaragua541,18933,1067.45
LimĂłn ProvinceCosta Rica9,177
RĂ­o San Juan DepartmentNicaragua137,1897,5416.29
Heredia ProvinceCosta Rica2,663
Cartago ProvinceCosta Rica3,093
Bocas del Toro ProvincePanama159,2284,65711.96
Chontales DepartmentNicaragua191,8566,48114.29
Alajuela ProvinceCosta Rica9,772
Matagalpa DepartmentNicaragua600,0576,80452.45

🏆 Colombia State Rankings

How does San Andres y Providencia 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 San Andres y Providencia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Bogota D.C.8,034,649
Cundinamarca3,242,999
Atlántico2,535,517
BolĂ­var2,070,110
CĂłrdoba1,784,783
Cauca Department1,464,488
Boyacá1,217,376
Cesar Department1,200,574
Caldas Department998,255
ChocĂł534,826

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – San Andres y Providencia, Colombia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

San Andres y Providencia is a state or region within Colombia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to San Andres y Providencia 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from San Andres y Providencia to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from San Andres y Providencia to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Colombia — see Colombia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from San Andres y Providencia

This page also lists countries nearest to San Andres y Providencia 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from San Andres y Providencia 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°â€“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 San Andres y Providencia.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from San Andres y Providencia 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 San Andres y Providencia MapView the San Andres y Providencia satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in San Andres y ProvidenciaExplore all cities and towns in San Andres y Providencia for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Colombia Country DataGet complete Colombia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of San Andres y Providencia

How is the distance from San Andres y Providencia to nearby states calculated?

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 San Andres y Providencia map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from San Andres y Providencia mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from San Andres y Providencia to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to San Andres y Providencia in Colombia?

See the States Near To San Andres y Providencia 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 San Andres y Providencia below the states table, or compare all Colombia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Colombia?

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.