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Nuevo León, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In Nuevo León, Mexico

Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:46:29 CDT
Capital: Monterrey
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 5,784,442
Area: 64,156.00 km²
State Code: NLE

States Near To Nuevo León


Find states and regions closest to Nuevo León 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

📍 Nuevo León 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 Nuevo León from our regional database:

Capital CityMonterrey
Total Population5,784,442
Land Area64,156 km²
Population Density36.36 / km²
Center Latitude25.5922° N
Center Longitude-99.9962° E
Average Elevation329 m (1,080 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tamaulipas Tamaulipas117 mi188 km102 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Coahuila Coahuila147 mi236 km127 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of MƩxico MƩxico210 mi338 km182 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of San Luis PotosĆ­ San Luis PotosĆ­246 mi395 km213 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Zacatecas Zacatecas254 mi408 km220 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aguascalientes Aguascalientes294 mi474 km256 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Durango Durango300 mi483 km261 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Guanajuato Guanajuato331 mi533 km288 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of QuerƩtaro QuerƩtaro347 mi558 km301 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Hidalgo Hidalgo388 mi625 km337 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Nuevo León


Explore countries nearest to Nuevo León by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Nuevo León 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 Guatemala Guatemala967 mi1,556 km840 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Belize Belize1,012 mi1,629 km879 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of United States United States1,014 mi1,632 km881 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador1,121 mi1,805 km974 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras1,211 mi1,948 km1,051 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Nuevo León. 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)
Nuevo León (You)Mexico5,784,44264,15636.36
TamaulipasMexico3,527,73580,17517.44
CoahuilaMexico3,146,771151,59511.62
MƩxicoMexico16,992,41822,351356.46
San Luis PotosĆ­Mexico2,822,25560,98317.32
ZacatecasMexico1,622,13875,5398.93
AguascalientesMexico1,032,6805,61896.35
DurangoMexico1,832,650123,3176.98
GuanajuatoMexico6,166,93430,607107.10
QuerƩtaroMexico2,368,46711,69974.77
HidalgoMexico3,082,84120,82174.12

🏆 Mexico State Rankings

How does Nuevo León 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 Nuevo León appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
MƩxico16,992,418
Mexico City8,851,080
Jalisco8,348,151
Veracruz8,062,579
Puebla6,583,278
Guanajuato6,166,934
Nuevo León ⭐5,784,442
Chiapas5,543,828
MichoacƔn4,748,846
Oaxaca4,132,148

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Chihuahua247,455
Sonora179,503
Coahuila151,595
Durango123,317
Oaxaca93,793
Tamaulipas80,175
Jalisco78,588
Zacatecas75,539
Baja California Sur73,909
Chiapas73,311

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Mexico City3,106.95
MƩxico356.46
Morelos232.38
Tlaxcala161.34
Guanajuato107.10
Aguascalientes96.35
Puebla76.46
QuerƩtaro74.77
Hidalgo74.12
Tabasco44.32
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 – Nuevo León, Mexico

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Nuevo León 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 Mexico — see Mexico state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Nuevo León

This page also lists countries nearest to Nuevo León 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Nuevo León 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°ā€“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 Nuevo León.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Nuevo León 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Nuevo León

How is the distance from Nuevo León 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 Nuevo León map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Nuevo León mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Nuevo León to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°ā€“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 Nuevo León in Mexico?

See the States Near To Nuevo León 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 Nuevo León below the states table, or compare all Mexico states by area, population and density.

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

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.