Current Date And Time In Panamá, Panama
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
07:33:35 EST
Capital: Panama City
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 1,439,575
Area: 75,517.00 km²
State Code: PP
Find states and regions closest to Panamá in Panama 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 Panama 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 Panama
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 Panamá from our regional database:
| Capital City | Panama City |
| Total Population | 1,439,575 |
| Land Area | 75,517 km² |
| Population Density | 54.48 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 9.1088° N |
| Center Longitude | -78.9288° E |
| Average Elevation | 107 m (350 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Guna Yala | 49 mi | 79 km | 42 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| ColĂłn | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Panamá Oeste Province | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Embera | 101 mi | 162 km | 87 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| CoclĂ© | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| DariĂ©n | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Naso TjĂ«r Di | 133 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Los Santos Province | 144 mi | 231 km | 125 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Herrera Province | 153 mi | 247 km | 133 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Veraguas Province | 162 mi | 260 km | 140 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Panamá by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Panamá 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 | ||
| Costa Rica | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Nicaragua | 424 mi | 682 km | 368 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Colombia | 523 mi | 841 km | 454 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Honduras | 590 mi | 949 km | 512 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| El Salvador | 659 mi | 1,060 km | 572 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Panamá. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamá (You) | Panama | 1,439,575 | 75,517 | 54.48 |
| Guna Yala | Panama | 32,016 | 2,358 | 1.30 |
| ColĂłn | Panama | 281,956 | 4,891 | 12.46 |
| Panamá Oeste Province | Panama | 653,665 | 2,880 | 107.99 |
| Embera | Panama | 12,358 | 4,366 | 0.75 |
| Coclé | Panama | 268,264 | 4,927 | 28.51 |
| Darién | Panama | 54,235 | 11,893 | 1.73 |
| Naso Tjër Di | Panama | 5,000 | 2,544 | 1.97 |
| Los Santos Province | Panama | 98,466 | 3,809 | 13.84 |
| Herrera Province | Panama | 122,071 | 2,362 | 28.31 |
| Veraguas Province | Panama | 259,791 | 10,588 | 9.76 |
How does Panamá rank within Panama? 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 Panamá appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Panamá ⭐ | 1,439,575 |
| Panamá Oeste Province | 653,665 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 462,056 |
| ColĂłn | 281,956 |
| Coclé | 268,264 |
| Veraguas Province | 259,791 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 212,084 |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 159,228 |
| Herrera Province | 122,071 |
| Los Santos Province | 98,466 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Panamá ⭐ | 75,517 |
| Darién | 11,893 |
| Veraguas Province | 10,588 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 6,814 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 6,491 |
| Coclé | 4,927 |
| ColĂłn | 4,891 |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 4,657 |
| Embera | 4,366 |
| Los Santos Province | 3,809 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Panamá Oeste Province | 107.99 |
| Panamá ⭐ | 54.48 |
| Coclé | 28.51 |
| Herrera Province | 28.31 |
| ChiriquĂ Province | 16.68 |
| Los Santos Province | 13.84 |
| ColĂłn | 12.46 |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 12.41 |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 11.96 |
| Veraguas Province | 9.76 |
Panamá is a state or region within Panama in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Panamá 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 Panamá by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Panama 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 Panamá 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 Panamá.
Knowing the distance from Panamá to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Panama. 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 Panamá map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Panamá 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 Panamá 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 Panamá below the states table, or compare all Panama 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 Panama state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.