Current Date And Time In Oaxaca, Mexico
Friday, 31 July 2026
13:18:02 CDT
Capital: Oaxaca de Juárez
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 4,132,148
Area: 93,793.00 km²
State Code: OAX
Find states and regions closest to Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca from our regional database:
| Capital City | Oaxaca de Juárez |
| Total Population | 4,132,148 |
| Land Area | 93,793 km² |
| Population Density | 23.76 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 17.0732° N |
| Center Longitude | -96.7266° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,591 m (5,219 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 | ||
| Veracruz | 150 mi | 242 km | 130 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Puebla | 167 mi | 269 km | 145 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Tlaxcala | 184 mi | 296 km | 160 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Guerrero | 188 mi | 302 km | 163 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Morelos | 192 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Mexico City | 227 mi | 365 km | 197 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Chiapas | 239 mi | 384 km | 207 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Hidalgo | 247 mi | 398 km | 215 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tabasco | 276 mi | 444 km | 240 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Querétaro | 341 mi | 549 km | 296 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Oaxaca by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca. 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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| Oaxaca (You) | Mexico | 4,132,148 | 93,793 | 23.76 |
| Veracruz | Mexico | 8,062,579 | 71,820 | 24.18 |
| Puebla | Mexico | 6,583,278 | 34,306 | 76.46 |
| Tlaxcala | Mexico | 1,342,977 | 3,991 | 161.34 |
| Guerrero | Mexico | 3,540,685 | 63,596 | 26.75 |
| Morelos | Mexico | 1,971,520 | 4,879 | 232.38 |
| Mexico City | Mexico | 8,851,080 | 1,485 | 3,106.95 |
| Chiapas | Mexico | 5,543,828 | 73,311 | 34.57 |
| Hidalgo | Mexico | 3,082,841 | 20,821 | 74.12 |
| Tabasco | Mexico | 2,402,598 | 24,738 | 44.32 |
| Querétaro | Mexico | 2,368,467 | 11,699 | 74.77 |
How does Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Oaxaca is a state or region within Mexico in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca.
Knowing the distance from Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca 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.