Current Date And Time In Mérida, Venezuela
Monday, 27 July 2026
15:51:47 VET
Capital: Mérida
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Area: 11,300.00 km²
State Code: L
Find states and regions closest to Mérida in Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela
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 Mérida from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Barinas | 65 mi | 105 km | 56 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Trujillo | 74 mi | 120 km | 65 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Táchira | 80 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Norte de Santander Department | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Zulia | 136 mi | 218 km | 118 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Arauca Department | 140 mi | 226 km | 122 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Lara | 142 mi | 228 km | 123 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Portuguesa | 147 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Cesar Department | 177 mi | 285 km | 154 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Bolívar | 195 mi | 313 km | 169 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Mérida by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mérida 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 | ||
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 413 mi | 665 km | 359 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Curacao | 429 mi | 691 km | 373 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Trinidad And Tobago | 470 mi | 757 km | 409 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Aruba | 480 mi | 773 km | 417 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Grenada | 516 mi | 831 km | 448 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Mérida. 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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| Mérida (You) | Venezuela | — | 11,300 | — |
| Barinas | Venezuela | — | 35,200 | — |
| Trujillo | Venezuela | 711,400 | 7,400 | 48.46 |
| Táchira | Venezuela | 1,177,300 | 11,100 | 63.28 |
| Norte de Santander Department | Colombia | — | 21,658 | — |
| Zulia | Venezuela | — | 50,230 | — |
| Arauca Department | Colombia | — | 23,818 | — |
| Lara | Venezuela | — | 19,800 | — |
| Portuguesa | Venezuela | — | 15,200 | — |
| Cesar Department | Colombia | 1,200,574 | 22,905 | 24.32 |
| Bolívar | Colombia | 2,070,110 | 25,978 | 18.09 |
How does Mérida rank within Venezuela? 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 Mérida appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Bolívar | 240,528 |
| Amazonas | 177,617 |
| Apure | 76,500 |
| Guárico | 64,986 |
| Zulia | 50,230 |
| Anzoátegui | 43,300 |
| Delta Amacuro | 40,200 |
| Barinas | 35,200 |
| Monagas | 28,900 |
| Falcón | 24,800 |
Mérida is a state or region within Venezuela in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mérida 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 Mérida by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Venezuela 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 Mérida 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 Mérida.
Knowing the distance from Mérida to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Venezuela. 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 Mérida map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Mérida 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 Mérida 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 Mérida below the states table, or compare all Venezuela 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 Venezuela state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.