Current Date And Time In Sonora, Mexico
Sunday, 21 June 2026
04:12:12 CDT
Capital: Hermosillo
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,944,840
Area: 179,503.00 km²
State Code: SON
Find states and regions closest to Sonora 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 Sonora from our regional database:
| Capital City | Hermosillo |
| Total Population | 2,944,840 |
| Land Area | 179,503 km² |
| Population Density | 5.82 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 29.2972° N |
| Center Longitude | -110.3309° E |
| Average Elevation | 497 m (1,630 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 | ||
| Baja California Sur | 239 mi | 385 km | 208 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Chihuahua | 281 mi | 452 km | 244 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Baja California | 315 mi | 506 km | 273 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Arizona | 331 mi | 533 km | 288 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sinaloa | 334 mi | 538 km | 290 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Durango | 479 mi | 770 km | 416 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| New Mexico | 500 mi | 804 km | 434 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Coahuila | 547 mi | 881 km | 475 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| MĂ©xico | 620 mi | 997 km | 538 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Nayarit | 623 mi | 1,003 km | 541 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sonora by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sonora 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Sonora. 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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| Sonora (You) | Mexico | 2,944,840 | 179,503 | 5.82 |
| Baja California Sur | Mexico | 798,447 | 73,909 | 2.17 |
| Chihuahua | Mexico | 3,741,869 | 247,455 | 8.46 |
| Baja California | Mexico | 3,769,020 | 71,450 | 11.35 |
| Arizona | United States | 7,582,384 | 295,234 | 18.80 |
| Sinaloa | Mexico | 3,026,943 | 57,377 | 13.24 |
| Durango | Mexico | 1,832,650 | 123,317 | 6.98 |
| New Mexico | United States | 2,130,256 | 315,194 | 5.04 |
| Coahuila | Mexico | 3,146,771 | 151,595 | 11.62 |
| MĂ©xico | Mexico | 16,992,418 | 22,351 | 356.46 |
| Nayarit | Mexico | 1,235,456 | 27,857 | 13.62 |
How does Sonora 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 Sonora 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 |
Sonora is a state or region within Mexico in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sonora 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 Sonora 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 Sonora 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 Sonora.
Knowing the distance from Sonora 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 Sonora map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sonora 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 Sonora 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 Sonora 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.
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