Distance from Quetzaltenango to Ocotal

The distance between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and Ocotal, Nicaragua is 561 kilometers (349 miles).

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Ocotal, Nueva Segovia Department, Nicaragua

From Quetzaltenango to Ocotal, the straight-line distance is 561 kilometers, heading east. Quetzaltenango is situated at an altitude of 2,351 meters above sea level, while Ocotal is at 600 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Guatemala

Coordinates: 14.8446° N 91.5232° W

Elevation: 2,351 m (7,713 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ)
  • Retalhuleu Airport (RER)
  • Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB)
  • Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
  • La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Ocotal, Nicaragua

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Managua

Coordinates: 13.6322° N 86.474° W

Elevation: 600 m (1,969 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Toncontín International Airport (TGU)
  • Coronel Enrique Soto Cano Air Base (XPL)
  • Augusto César Sandino International Airport (MGA)
  • Siuna (SIU)
  • San Pedro Airport (BZA)

Other distances from Ocotal

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Ocotal to Managua 168 km
From Ocotal to León 140 km
From Ocotal to Granada 197 km
From Ocotal to Masaya 188 km
From Ocotal to Chinandega 132 km

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