
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Carril in Salta, Argentina 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around El Carril.
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 El Carril from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Apolinario Saravia | 104 | 167 | 90 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cachi | 42 | 68 | 37 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Cafayate | 75 | 121 | 66 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Caimancito | 108 | 174 | 94 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Calilegua | 101 | 162 | 87 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Campo Quijano | 15 | 23 | 13 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cerrillos | 12 | 19 | 10 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chicoana | 3 | 6 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Carmen | 49 | 79 | 43 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| El Galpón | 57 | 91 | 49 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Quebrachal | 90 | 145 | 78 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Fraile Pintado | 89 | 144 | 78 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| General Güemes | 39 | 63 | 34 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Guachipas | 31 | 50 | 27 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Joaquín V. González | 86 | 138 | 74 | East (E) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Salta (home state of El Carril), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alto Paraguay | 500 | 804 | 434 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Antofagasta | 323 | 520 | 280 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Atacama | 345 | 556 | 300 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Boquerón Department | 353 | 568 | 306 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Catamarca | 256 | 412 | 222 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chaco | 305 | 491 | 265 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Chuquisaca Department | 339 | 545 | 294 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Coquimbo Region | 517 | 831 | 449 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Jujuy | 155 | 250 | 135 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| La Rioja | 332 | 534 | 288 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Argentina, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Carril's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Chile | 476 | 766 | 413 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Falkland Islands | 945 | 1,521 | 821 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Paraguay | 1,078 | 1,736 | 937 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Uruguay | 600 | 966 | 521 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to El Carril. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Salta, Argentina.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Carril (You) | Salta | 9,780 | — | — |
| Chicoana | Salta | 8,468 | 5.6 | SW |
| Rosario de Lerma | Salta | — | 12.9 | NW |
| Cerrillos | Salta | — | 19.4 | N |
| Campo Quijano | Salta | 5,000 | 23.4 | NW |
| Salta | Salta | 520,683 | 30.4 | NNE |
| La Viña | Salta | — | 44.6 | S |
| Guachipas | Salta | — | 50.1 | S |
| La Caldera | Salta | — | 53.1 | NNE |
| General Güemes | Salta | — | 63.1 | NE |
| Cachi | Salta | 2,189 | 67.7 | W |
How does El Carril rank within Salta? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where El Carril appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Salta | 520,683 |
| San Ramón de la Nueva Orán | 74,059 |
| Tartagal | 60,819 |
| Profesor Salvador Mazza | 25,000 |
| Embarcación | 23,961 |
| General Mosconi | 19,811 |
| Joaquín V. González | 19,185 |
| Cafayate | 11,785 |
| El Quebrachal | 10,243 |
| El Carril ⭐ | 9,780 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Embarcación | 3,808.00 |
| Tartagal | 3,015.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Tartagal | 20.17 |
| Embarcación | 6.29 |
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport IATA: SLA 24 km (15 mi) from El Carril |
El Carril sits inside Salta, Argentina and ranks #10 of 18 cities in Salta by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to El Carril and the countries closest to El Carril by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Argentina. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from El Carril, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around El Carril at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Salta, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Carril — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To El Carril table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Salta by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of El Carril and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the El Carril map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from El Carril will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of El Carril. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Salta city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Carril ranks #10 of 18 cities in Salta by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to El Carril is Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA), about 24 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.