Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz, Argentina
Monday, 13 July 2026
16:15:24 ART
Capital: RĂo Gallegos
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 333,473
Area: 243,943.00 km²
State Code: Z
Find states and regions closest to Santa Cruz in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Argentina and South America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Argentina
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 Santa Cruz from our regional database:
| Capital City | RĂo Gallegos |
| Total Population | 333,473 |
| Land Area | 243,943 km² |
| Population Density | 0.54 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -48.7737° N |
| Center Longitude | -69.1917° E |
| Average Elevation | 269 m (881 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| AysĂ©n | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Region of Magallanes | 347 mi | 559 km | 301 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Chubut | 352 mi | 566 km | 305 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Tierra del Fuego | 387 mi | 623 km | 336 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Los Lagos Region | 495 mi | 796 km | 430 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Rio Negro | 570 mi | 917 km | 495 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Los RĂos Region | 610 mi | 982 km | 530 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Neuquen | 681 mi | 1,096 km | 591 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Araucania | 696 mi | 1,121 km | 605 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| La Pampa | 779 mi | 1,254 km | 676 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Santa Cruz by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Santa Cruz supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Chile | 476 mi | 766 km | 413 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Uruguay | 600 mi | 966 km | 521 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Falkland Islands | 945 mi | 1,521 km | 821 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Paraguay | 1,078 mi | 1,736 km | 937 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 1,529 mi | 2,460 km | 1,328 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Santa Cruz. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz (You) | Argentina | 333,473 | 243,943 | 0.54 |
| Aysén | Chile | 94,271 | 108,494 | 0.30 |
| Region of Magallanes | Chile | — | 132,291 | — |
| Chubut | Argentina | 603,120 | 224,686 | 1.42 |
| Tierra del Fuego | Argentina | 190,641 | 21,571 | 1.34 |
| Los Lagos Region | Chile | 767,714 | 48,584 | 5.00 |
| Rio Negro | Argentina | 762,067 | 203,013 | 1.53 |
| Los RĂos Region | Chile | 364,183 | 18,430 | 9.94 |
| Neuquen | Argentina | 726,590 | 94,078 | 2.98 |
| Araucania | Chile | — | 31,842 | — |
| La Pampa | Argentina | 366,022 | 143,440 | 1.40 |
How does Santa Cruz rank within Argentina? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Santa Cruz appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 17,569,053 |
| Cordoba | 3,978,984 |
| Santa Fe | 3,556,522 |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | 2,776,138 |
| Mendoza | 2,014,533 |
| Tucuman | 1,703,186 |
| Salta | 1,440,672 |
| Entre Rios | 1,426,426 |
| Misiones | 1,280,960 |
| Corrientes | 1,197,553 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 307,571 |
| Santa Cruz ⭐ | 243,943 |
| Chubut | 224,686 |
| Rio Negro | 203,013 |
| Cordoba | 165,321 |
| Salta | 155,488 |
| Mendoza | 148,827 |
| La Pampa | 143,440 |
| Santiago del Estero | 136,351 |
| Santa Fe | 133,007 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Buenos Aires F.D. | 6,419.26 |
| Tucuman | 41.68 |
| Buenos Aires | 27.28 |
| Misiones | 16.09 |
| Cordoba | 14.68 |
| Santa Fe | 11.31 |
| Entre Rios | 10.02 |
| Jujuy | 7.46 |
| Mendoza | 7.14 |
| Corrientes | 6.84 |
Santa Cruz is a state or region within Argentina in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Santa Cruz is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Santa Cruz by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Argentina page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Santa Cruz using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Santa Cruz.
Knowing the distance from Santa Cruz to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Argentina. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Santa Cruz map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Santa Cruz to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Santa Cruz table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Santa Cruz below the states table, or compare all Argentina states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in South America. Use the population & area comparison and Argentina state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.