Current Date And Time In Jalisco, Mexico
Saturday, 27 June 2026
17:03:34 CDT
Capital: Guadalajara
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 8,348,151
Area: 78,588.00 km²
State Code: JAL
Find states and regions closest to Jalisco in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Mexico 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 Mexico
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 Jalisco from our regional database:
| Capital City | Guadalajara |
| Total Population | 8,348,151 |
| Land Area | 78,588 km² |
| Population Density | 42.34 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 20.6595° N |
| Center Longitude | -103.3494° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,545 m (5,068 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Colima | 101 mi | 162 km | 87 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Aguascalientes | 109 mi | 175 km | 94 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Nayarit | 122 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Michoacán | 131 mi | 210 km | 113 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Guanajuato | 142 mi | 229 km | 124 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Zacatecas | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| San Luis PotosĂ | 184 mi | 297 km | 160 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| QuerĂ©taro | 191 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| MĂ©xico | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Durango | 282 mi | 454 km | 245 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Jalisco by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Jalisco supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
Quick Links: Mexico Info | Countries Near Mexico | Country Geolocation
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Guatemala | 967 mi | 1,556 km | 840 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Belize | 1,012 mi | 1,629 km | 879 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| United States | 1,014 mi | 1,632 km | 881 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| El Salvador | 1,121 mi | 1,805 km | 974 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Honduras | 1,211 mi | 1,948 km | 1,051 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Jalisco. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Jalisco (You) | Mexico | 8,348,151 | 78,588 | 42.34 |
| Colima | Mexico | 731,391 | 5,627 | 4.49 |
| Aguascalientes | Mexico | 1,032,680 | 5,618 | 96.35 |
| Nayarit | Mexico | 1,235,456 | 27,857 | 13.62 |
| Michoacán | Mexico | 4,748,846 | 58,599 | 42.29 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | 6,166,934 | 30,607 | 107.10 |
| Zacatecas | Mexico | 1,622,138 | 75,539 | 8.93 |
| San Luis PotosĂ | Mexico | 2,822,255 | 60,983 | 17.32 |
| Querétaro | Mexico | 2,368,467 | 11,699 | 74.77 |
| MĂ©xico | Mexico | 16,992,418 | 22,351 | 356.46 |
| Durango | Mexico | 1,832,650 | 123,317 | 6.98 |
How does Jalisco rank within Mexico? 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 Jalisco appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| MĂ©xico | 16,992,418 |
| Mexico City | 8,851,080 |
| Jalisco ⭐ | 8,348,151 |
| Veracruz | 8,062,579 |
| Puebla | 6,583,278 |
| Guanajuato | 6,166,934 |
| Nuevo LeĂłn | 5,784,442 |
| Chiapas | 5,543,828 |
| Michoacán | 4,748,846 |
| Oaxaca | 4,132,148 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Chihuahua | 247,455 |
| Sonora | 179,503 |
| Coahuila | 151,595 |
| Durango | 123,317 |
| Oaxaca | 93,793 |
| Tamaulipas | 80,175 |
| Jalisco ⭐ | 78,588 |
| Zacatecas | 75,539 |
| Baja California Sur | 73,909 |
| Chiapas | 73,311 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | 3,106.95 |
| MĂ©xico | 356.46 |
| Morelos | 232.38 |
| Tlaxcala | 161.34 |
| Guanajuato | 107.10 |
| Aguascalientes | 96.35 |
| Puebla | 76.46 |
| Querétaro | 74.77 |
| Hidalgo | 74.12 |
| Tabasco | 44.32 |
Jalisco is a state or region within Mexico in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Jalisco 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 Jalisco by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mexico page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Jalisco 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 Jalisco.
Knowing the distance from Jalisco to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mexico. 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 Jalisco map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Jalisco 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.
See the States Near To Jalisco 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 Jalisco below the states table, or compare all Mexico 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 North America. Use the population & area comparison and Mexico state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.