What can you see from Popocatépetl?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Popocatépetl — observation point at 5,418 m, coordinates 19.0224, -98.6279.
From Popocatépetl, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 305 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 305 km to the west-southwest (bearing 253°), at 2,468 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,584,944 terrain samples.
Open the interactive visibility map →Visibility by direction
| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 274 km |
| East | 267 km |
| South | 243 km |
| West | 305 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Popocatépetl?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 305 km from Popocatépetl. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 172 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Popocatépetl?
The farthest terrain visible from Popocatépetl lies 305 km to the west-southwest, at an elevation of 2,468 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Popocatépetl?
The observation point at Popocatépetl sits at 5,418 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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