San Miguelito to Matagalpa by bus
Matagalpa lies 825 km (513 mi) north-west of San Miguelito, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,007 km (626 mi) of road.
| San Miguelito | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Nicaragua |
| Population | 321,501 | 109,089 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Clocks in Matagalpa are 1 h behind San Miguelito right now, so a 15 h 3 min journey lands only 14 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Matagalpa
Crossing from Panama into Nicaragua: money changes from the Balboa to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
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Staying in Matagalpa
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Common questions
How far is Matagalpa from San Miguelito?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Miguelito; by road roughly 1,007 km (626 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Miguelito to Matagalpa by bus?
About 15 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Miguelito and Matagalpa?
Matagalpa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Matagalpa?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.