Current Date And Time In Mexico City, Mexico
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
13:25:22 CDT
Capital: Mexico City
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 8,851,080
Area: 1,485.00 km²
State Code: CMX
Find states and regions closest to Mexico City 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 Mexico City from our regional database:
| Capital City | Mexico City |
| Total Population | 8,851,080 |
| Land Area | 1,485 km² |
| Population Density | 3,106.95 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 19.4326° N |
| Center Longitude | -99.1332° E |
| Average Elevation | 2,230 m (7,316 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Hidalgo | 51 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Morelos | 52 mi | 84 km | 45 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Tlaxcala | 59 mi | 95 km | 51 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Puebla | 66 mi | 107 km | 58 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Querétaro | 114 mi | 184 km | 99 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Guerrero | 140 mi | 226 km | 122 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Guanajuato | 167 mi | 268 km | 145 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Michoacán | 168 mi | 270 km | 146 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Veracruz | 196 mi | 316 km | 171 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| San Luis Potosí | 222 mi | 358 km | 193 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Mexico City by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mexico City 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 Mexico City. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (You) | Mexico | 8,851,080 | 1,485 | 3,106.95 |
| Hidalgo | Mexico | 3,082,841 | 20,821 | 74.12 |
| Morelos | Mexico | 1,971,520 | 4,879 | 232.38 |
| Tlaxcala | Mexico | 1,342,977 | 3,991 | 161.34 |
| Puebla | Mexico | 6,583,278 | 34,306 | 76.46 |
| Querétaro | Mexico | 2,368,467 | 11,699 | 74.77 |
| Guerrero | Mexico | 3,540,685 | 63,596 | 26.75 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | 6,166,934 | 30,607 | 107.10 |
| Michoacán | Mexico | 4,748,846 | 58,599 | 42.29 |
| Veracruz | Mexico | 8,062,579 | 71,820 | 24.18 |
| San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 2,822,255 | 60,983 | 17.32 |
How does Mexico City 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 Mexico City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| México | 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 León | 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 |
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| Mexico City ⭐ | 3,106.95 |
| México | 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 |
Mexico City is a state or region within Mexico in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City.
Knowing the distance from Mexico City 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 Mexico City map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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.