Current Date And Time In El Calafate, Argentina
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:47:19 ART
State: Santa Cruz
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 8,000
District: Departamento de Lago Argentino
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Calafate in Santa Cruz, 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 Calafate.
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 Calafate from our regional database:
| State / Region | Santa Cruz |
| District | Departamento de Lago Argentino |
| Total Population | 8,000 |
| Land Area | 22.90 km² |
| Population Density | 349.34 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -50.3408° N |
| Center Longitude | -72.2768° E |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population Rank in Santa Cruz | #6 of 16 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| 28 de Noviembre | 86 | 138 | 75 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alto Río Senguer | 372 | 599 | 323 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Caleta Olivia | 346 | 557 | 301 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Cámeron | 254 | 409 | 220 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cañadón Seco | 338 | 543 | 293 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chile Chico | 264 | 424 | 229 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cochrane | 214 | 344 | 185 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Comandante Luis Piedrabuena | 151 | 243 | 131 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Comodoro Rivadavia | 380 | 611 | 330 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Coyhaique | 329 | 530 | 286 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| El Chaltén | 75 | 121 | 65 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Gobernador Costa | 442 | 711 | 384 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Gobernador Gregores | 143 | 230 | 124 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| José de San Martín | 443 | 712 | 384 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| La Junta | 440 | 708 | 382 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Santa Cruz (home state of El Calafate), 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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| Araucania | 696 | 1,121 | 605 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Aysén | 220 | 354 | 191 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Biobio | 796 | 1,282 | 692 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Chubut | 352 | 566 | 305 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| La Pampa | 779 | 1,254 | 676 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Los Lagos Region | 495 | 796 | 430 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Los Ríos Region | 610 | 982 | 530 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Neuquen | 681 | 1,096 | 591 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Region of Magallanes | 347 | 559 | 301 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Rio Negro | 570 | 917 | 495 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Argentina, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Calafate'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) | ↑ |
| Falkland Islands | 945 | 1,521 | 821 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Paraguay | 1,078 | 1,736 | 937 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 600 | 966 | 521 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to El Calafate. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Calafate (You) | Santa Cruz | 8,000 | — | — |
| El Chaltén | Santa Cruz | 800 | 120.6 | NNW |
| Río Turbio | Santa Cruz | 6,650 | 133.0 | S |
| Yacimientos Río Turbio | Santa Cruz | 6,650 | 133.0 | S |
| 28 de Noviembre | Santa Cruz | 4,686 | 138.3 | S |
| Puerto Natales | Region of Magallanes | 18,505 | 155.3 | S |
| Gobernador Gregores | Santa Cruz | — | 229.5 | NE |
| Comandante Luis Piedrabuena | Santa Cruz | 4,176 | 242.7 | E |
| Río Gallegos | Santa Cruz | 95,796 | 255.4 | SE |
| Puerto Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | 3,397 | 269.6 | E |
| Punta Arenas | Region of Magallanes | 117,430 | 327.6 | SSE |
How does El Calafate rank within Santa Cruz? 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 Calafate appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Río Gallegos | 95,796 |
| Caleta Olivia | 36,077 |
| Pico Truncado | 14,985 |
| Puerto Deseado | 10,237 |
| Las Heras | 9,303 |
| El Calafate ⭐ | 8,000 |
| Río Turbio | 6,650 |
| Yacimientos Río Turbio | 6,650 |
| Puerto San Julián | 6,143 |
| 28 de Noviembre | 4,686 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Las Heras | 127.16 |
| Caleta Olivia | 24.40 |
| El Calafate ⭐ | 22.90 |
| Pico Truncado | 11.00 |
| Puerto Deseado | 4.70 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Puerto Deseado | 2,178.09 |
| Caleta Olivia | 1,478.57 |
| Pico Truncado | 1,362.27 |
| El Calafate ⭐ | 349.35 |
| Las Heras | 73.16 |
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport IATA: FTE 17 km (11 mi) from El Calafate |
El Calafate sits inside Santa Cruz, Argentina and ranks #6 of 16 cities in Santa Cruz 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 Calafate and the countries closest to El Calafate 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 Calafate, 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 Calafate at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Santa Cruz, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Calafate — 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 Calafate 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 Santa Cruz 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 Calafate 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 Calafate 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 Calafate 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.
It's the bearing from El Calafate to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of El Calafate. 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 Santa Cruz city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Calafate ranks #6 of 16 cities in Santa Cruz 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 Calafate is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.