Current Date And Time In Yucatán, Mexico
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
23:25:16 CDT
Capital: Mérida
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,320,898
Area: 39,612.00 km²
State Code: YUC
Find states and regions closest to Yucatán 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 Yucatán from our regional database:
| Capital City | Mérida |
| Total Population | 2,320,898 |
| Land Area | 39,612 km² |
| Population Density | 12.95 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 20.7099° N |
| Center Longitude | -89.0943° E |
| Average Elevation | 24 m (79 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 | ||
| Campeche | 111 mi | 179 km | 97 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Quintana Roo | 113 mi | 182 km | 98 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Corozal District | 186 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Orange Walk District | 204 mi | 329 km | 177 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Belize District | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Cayo District | 250 mi | 402 km | 217 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Petén | 268 mi | 432 km | 233 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern District | 271 mi | 436 km | 235 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Quetzaltenango | 274 mi | 441 km | 238 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tabasco | 303 mi | 488 km | 264 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Yucatán by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Yucatán supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Guatemala | 967 mi | 1,556 km | 840 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Yucatán. 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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| Yucatán (You) | Mexico | 2,320,898 | 39,612 | 12.95 |
| Campeche | Mexico | 928,363 | 57,485 | 7.42 |
| Quintana Roo | Mexico | 1,857,985 | 44,705 | 15.71 |
| Corozal District | Belize | 43,500 | 1,860 | 23.39 |
| Orange Walk District | Belize | 52,700 | 4,737 | 11.37 |
| Belize District | Belize | 112,300 | 4,204 | 26.07 |
| Cayo District | Belize | 93,400 | 5,338 | 17.50 |
| Petén | Guatemala | — | 35,854 | — |
| Southern District | Belize | — | 2,176 | — |
| Quetzaltenango | Guatemala | 775,000 | 1,953 | 21.62 |
| Tabasco | Mexico | 2,402,598 | 24,738 | 44.32 |
How does Yucatán 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 Yucatán 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Yucatán is a state or region within Mexico in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Yucatán 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 Yucatán 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 Yucatán 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 Yucatán.
Knowing the distance from Yucatán 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 Yucatán map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Yucatán 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 Yucatán 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 Yucatán 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.