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Petén, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Petén, Guatemala

Sunday, 26 July 2026
22:26:26 CST
Capital: Flores
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 35,854.00 km²

States Near To Petén


Find states and regions closest to Petén in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Guatemala and North 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 Guatemala

📍 Petén 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 Petén from our regional database:

Capital CityFlores
Total Population
Land Area35,854 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude16.9° N
Center Longitude-89.9° E
Average Elevation
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Quetzaltenango Quetzaltenango26 mi43 km23 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Cayo District Cayo District65 mi104 km56 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala80 mi129 km70 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Toledo District Toledo District82 mi132 km71 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Orange Walk District Orange Walk District91 mi146 km79 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz92 mi148 km80 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Southern District Southern District93 mi149 km80 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Belize District Belize District109 mi176 km95 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Izabal Department Izabal Department119 mi191 km103 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Quiché Quiché121 mi194 km105 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Petén


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Belize Belize150 mi242 km131 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador164 mi264 km142 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras269 mi432 km233 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua392 mi631 km340 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica603 mi971 km524 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Petén (You)Guatemala35,854
QuetzaltenangoGuatemala775,0001,95321.62
Cayo DistrictBelize93,4005,33817.50
GuatemalaGuatemala3,456,0002,2531,625.59
Toledo DistrictBelize36,6004,6498.29
Orange Walk DistrictBelize52,7004,73711.37
Alta VerapazGuatemala1,341,0008,686154.41
Southern DistrictBelize2,176
Belize DistrictBelize112,3004,20426.07
Izabal DepartmentGuatemala481,0009,03853.22
QuichéGuatemala1,068,0008,378127.48

🏆 Guatemala State Rankings

How does Petén rank within Guatemala? 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 Petén appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Guatemala3,456,000
Alta Verapaz1,341,000
Huehuetenango1,170,669
San Marcos1,133,000
Quiché1,068,000
Quetzaltenango879,000
Quetzaltenango775,000
Escuintla733,181
Chimaltenango708,000
Suchitepeque554,695

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Guatemala1,625.59
Sacatepéquez776.34
Totonicapán516.50
Sololá510.84
Quetzaltenango450.08
Chimaltenango357.76
San Marcos298.89
Jalapa177.46
Chiquimula174.66
Alta Verapaz154.41
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 – Petén, Guatemala

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Petén is a state or region within Guatemala in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Petén 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 Petén to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Petén 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 Guatemala — see Guatemala state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Petén

This page also lists countries nearest to Petén by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Guatemala page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Petén 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 Petén.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Petén to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Guatemala. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Petén MapView the Petén satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in PeténExplore all cities and towns in Petén for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Guatemala Country DataGet complete Guatemala data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Petén

How is the distance from Petén 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 Petén map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Petén mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Petén 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.

Which states are closest to Petén in Guatemala?

See the States Near To Petén 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 Petén below the states table, or compare all Guatemala states by area, population and density.

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

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 North America. Use the population & area comparison and Guatemala state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.