Current Date And Time In Loreto, Peru
Saturday, 27 June 2026
14:20:33 PET
Capital: Iquitos
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 1,070,000
Area: 368,773.16 km²
State Code: LOR
Find states and regions closest to Loreto in Peru 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 Peru and South 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 Peru
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 Loreto from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Amazonas Department | 265 mi | 427 km | 231 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| San MartĂn Department | 275 mi | 442 km | 239 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Amazonas | 275 mi | 442 km | 239 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 300 mi | 483 km | 260 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Pastaza Province | 323 mi | 519 km | 280 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Orellana Province | 324 mi | 521 km | 281 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Zamora Chinchipe | 326 mi | 525 km | 283 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Napo | 334 mi | 538 km | 290 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Putumayo Department | 335 mi | 539 km | 291 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Azuay | 342 mi | 551 km | 297 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Loreto by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Loreto supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South 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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| Ecuador | 553 mi | 890 km | 480 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 912 mi | 1,468 km | 792 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Colombia | 952 mi | 1,532 km | 827 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Venezuela | 1,225 mi | 1,971 km | 1,064 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Panama | 1,288 mi | 2,072 km | 1,118 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Loreto. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Loreto (You) | Peru | 1,070,000 | 368,773 | 2.90 |
| Amazonas Department | Colombia | — | 109,665 | — |
| San MartĂn Department | Peru | 813,381 | 51,288 | 8.51 |
| Amazonas | Peru | 452,000 | 39,249 | 11.52 |
| Morona-Santiago Province | Ecuador | 196,000 | 24,004 | 8.21 |
| Pastaza Province | Ecuador | 114,000 | 29,647 | 3.86 |
| Orellana Province | Ecuador | 161,000 | 21,692 | 7.42 |
| Zamora Chinchipe | Ecuador | — | 10,584 | — |
| Napo | Ecuador | 133,000 | 12,542 | 10.02 |
| Putumayo Department | Colombia | — | 24,885 | — |
| Azuay | Ecuador | 881,000 | 8,310 | 107.59 |
How does Loreto rank within Peru? 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 Loreto appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Lima region | 10,628,000 |
| Lima Province | 7,605,742 |
| Piura | 2,047,000 |
| La Libertad | 2,016,000 |
| Arequipa | 1,497,000 |
| Junin | 1,411,000 |
| Cajamarca Department | 1,359,023 |
| Lambayeque | 1,310,000 |
| Callao | 1,300,000 |
| Puno | 1,237,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Loreto ⭐ | 368,773 |
| Ucayali | 102,199 |
| Madre de Dios | 85,301 |
| Puno | 71,999 |
| Cuzco Department | 71,987 |
| Arequipa | 63,345 |
| San MartĂn Department | 51,288 |
| Junin | 44,329 |
| Ayacucho | 43,821 |
| Amazonas | 39,249 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Callao | 3,679.38 |
| Lima Province | 1,126.42 |
| Lima region | 305.39 |
| Lambayeque | 92.06 |
| La Libertad | 79.06 |
| Piura | 57.03 |
| Tumbes | 53.76 |
| Ica | 48.86 |
| Ancash | 33.88 |
| Junin | 31.93 |
Loreto is a state or region within Peru in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Loreto 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 Loreto by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Peru page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Loreto 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 Loreto.
Knowing the distance from Loreto to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Peru. 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 Loreto map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Loreto 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 Loreto 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 Loreto below the states table, or compare all Peru 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 South America. Use the population & area comparison and Peru state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.