Current Date And Time In Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:15:10 ART
State: Santa Cruz
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 3,397
District: Departamento de Corpen Aike
Find cities, states and countries closest to Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz.
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 Puerto Santa Cruz from our regional database:
| State / Region | Santa Cruz |
| District | Departamento de Corpen Aike |
| Total Population | 3,397 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -50.0192° N |
| Center Longitude | -68.5238° E |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population Rank in Santa Cruz | #13 of 16 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| 28 de Noviembre | 194 | 312 | 168 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Alto Río Senguer | 360 | 580 | 313 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Caleta Olivia | 251 | 404 | 218 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Camarones | 384 | 618 | 333 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Cámeron | 255 | 410 | 221 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Cañadón Seco | 243 | 391 | 211 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chile Chico | 282 | 453 | 245 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cochrane | 266 | 427 | 231 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Comandante Luis Piedrabuena | 18 | 28 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Comodoro Rivadavia | 291 | 468 | 253 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Coyhaique | 348 | 560 | 302 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Calafate | 168 | 270 | 145 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| El Chaltén | 201 | 323 | 174 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Gobernador Costa | 424 | 682 | 368 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Gobernador Gregores | 117 | 188 | 102 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Santa Cruz (home state of Puerto Santa Cruz), 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 Puerto Santa Cruz'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 Puerto Santa Cruz. 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 |
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| Puerto Santa Cruz (You) | Santa Cruz | 3,397 | — | — |
| Comandante Luis Piedrabuena | Santa Cruz | 4,176 | 28.2 | W |
| Puerto San Julián | Santa Cruz | 6,143 | 97.7 | NE |
| Río Gallegos | Santa Cruz | 95,796 | 185.8 | SSW |
| Gobernador Gregores | Santa Cruz | — | 188.3 | NW |
| El Calafate | Santa Cruz | 8,000 | 269.6 | W |
| 28 de Noviembre | Santa Cruz | 4,686 | 312.2 | SW |
| Río Turbio | Santa Cruz | 6,650 | 316.7 | WSW |
| Yacimientos Río Turbio | Santa Cruz | 6,650 | 316.7 | WSW |
| Puerto Deseado | Santa Cruz | 10,237 | 316.9 | NE |
| El Chaltén | Santa Cruz | 800 | 323.1 | WNW |
How does Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 |
Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport IATA: RGL 185 km (115 mi) from Puerto Santa Cruz |
Puerto Santa Cruz sits inside Santa Cruz, Argentina and ranks #13 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 Puerto Santa Cruz and the countries closest to Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz, 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz — 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz. 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.
Puerto Santa Cruz ranks #13 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 Puerto Santa Cruz is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL), about 185 km (115 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.