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Verkhniy Bekhtemir, Altai Krai, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Verkhniy Bekhtemir, Russia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:44:45 MSK
State: Altai Krai
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 1,200

📍 Cities Near To Verkhniy Bekhtemir


Find cities, states and countries closest to Verkhniy Bekhtemir in Altai Krai, Russia 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 Verkhniy Bekhtemir.

📍 Verkhniy Bekhtemir Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Verkhniy Bekhtemir from our regional database:

State / RegionAltai Krai
Total Population1,200
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude52.7658° N
Center Longitude85.9101° E
Elevation237 m (778 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
Population Rank in Altai Krai#113 of 145
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abagur Abagur87 140 75
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Altayskoye Altayskoye61 99 53
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Antipino Antipino37 60 32
North (N)
National Flag Of Artybash Artybash89 143 77
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Artyshta Artyshta95 153 83
North (N)
National Flag Of Aya Aya57 92 49
South (S)
National Flag Of Bachatskiy Bachatskiy106 170 92
North (N)
National Flag Of Belokurikha Belokurikha66 106 57
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Berëzovka Berëzovka29 46 25
South (S)
National Flag Of Biysk Biysk34 55 29
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bystryanka Bystryanka33 54 29
South (S)
National Flag Of Bystryy Istok Bystryy Istok70 112 60
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chemal Chemal93 150 81
South (S)
National Flag Of Cherga Cherga84 135 73
South (S)
National Flag Of Chistogorskiy Chistogorskiy104 167 90
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Verkhniy Bekhtemir


States and regions closest to Altai Krai (home state of Verkhniy Bekhtemir), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abai Region Abai Region285 459 248
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Almaty Almaty709 1,141 616
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Almaty Region Almaty Region665 1,070 577
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Altai Altai214 345 186
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bayan-Ölgii Province Bayan-Ölgii Province432 695 375
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bishkek Bishkek778 1,251 675
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of East Kazakhstan East Kazakhstan279 450 243
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hovd Hovd515 829 448
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Karaganda Karaganda458 738 398
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Khakasiya Republic Khakasiya Republic325 523 282
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Verkhniy Bekhtemir


Countries bordering or closest to Russia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Verkhniy Bekhtemir's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mongolia Mongolia1,015 1,633 881
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Verkhniy Bekhtemir. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Altai Krai, Russia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Verkhniy Bekhtemir (You)Altai Krai1,200
NovikovoAltai Krai1,20016.4SSE
NeninkaAltai Krai75022.0ESE
SouskanikhaAltai Krai72022.4S
UsyatskoyeAltai Krai1,40024.2SSW
KarabinkaAltai Krai1,00024.6ESE
Verkh-MarushkaAltai Krai56025.3NW
Stan-BekhtemirAltai Krai1,10026.1SW
Sukhaya ChemrovkaAltai Krai60035.1W
TselinnoyeAltai Krai5,83638.4NNW
SoltonAltai Krai3,12239.3ENE

🏆 Altai Krai City Rankings

How does Verkhniy Bekhtemir rank within Altai Krai? 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 Verkhniy Bekhtemir appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Barnaul632,372
Biysk215,430
Rubtsovsk161,065
Novoaltaysk61,050
Zarinsk52,209
Kamen’-na-Obi44,564
Slavgorod34,141
Aleysk28,019
Yarovoye21,195
Yuzhnyy19,515

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Barnaul322.00
Biysk291.67
Pervomayskiy139.66
Belokurikha92.00
Rubtsovsk84.00
Zarinsk79.16
Novoaltaysk72.20
Zmeinogorsk56.40
Slavgorod53.32
Kamen’-na-Obi48.79

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Yuzhnyy8,064.05
Sibirskiy1,965.79
Barnaul1,963.89
Rubtsovsk1,917.44
Nauchnyy Gorodok1,033.46
Kamen’-na-Obi913.38
Novoaltaysk845.57
Biysk738.61
Zarinsk659.54
Slavgorod640.30
✈️ Nearest Airport
Spichenkovo Airport
IATA: NOZ
133 km (83 mi) from Verkhniy Bekhtemir
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Altai Krai Cities
Verkhniy Bekhtemir ranks #113 of 145 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Verkhniy Bekhtemir? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Verkhniy Bekhtemir Sits on the Map

Verkhniy Bekhtemir sits inside Altai Krai, Russia and ranks #113 of 145 cities in Altai Krai 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Verkhniy Bekhtemir to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Verkhniy Bekhtemir outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Verkhniy Bekhtemir and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Verkhniy Bekhtemir against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Altai Krai city rankings

🌎 Beyond Verkhniy Bekhtemir: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Verkhniy Bekhtemir and the countries closest to Verkhniy Bekhtemir by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Russia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Verkhniy Bekhtemir, 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 Verkhniy Bekhtemir at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Verkhniy Bekhtemir

If you're stringing together stops in Altai Krai, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Verkhniy Bekhtemir — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Verkhniy Bekhtemir MapView the Verkhniy Bekhtemir map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Verkhniy Bekhtemir Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Altai Krai OverviewExplore the Altai Krai state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Russia Country DataGet complete Russia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Verkhniy Bekhtemir

Which cities are closest to Verkhniy Bekhtemir?

See the Cities Near To Verkhniy Bekhtemir 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 Altai Krai by population and density.

How is the distance from Verkhniy Bekhtemir to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Verkhniy Bekhtemir 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 Verkhniy Bekhtemir map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Verkhniy Bekhtemir 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Verkhniy Bekhtemir 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Verkhniy Bekhtemir?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Verkhniy Bekhtemir. 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 Altai Krai city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Verkhniy Bekhtemir compare in size to the cities near it?

Verkhniy Bekhtemir ranks #113 of 145 cities in Altai Krai by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Verkhniy Bekhtemir?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Verkhniy Bekhtemir is Spichenkovo Airport (NOZ), about 133 km (83 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.