Current Date And Time In Minsk, Belarus
Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:09:11 MSK
Capital: Minsk
Currency: Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Area: 40,800.00 km²
State Code: MI
Find states and regions closest to Minsk in Belarus 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 Belarus and Europe.
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 Belarus
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 Minsk from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Minsk City | 18 mi | 29 km | 16 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Minsk City | 18 mi | 29 km | 16 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Grodnenskaya | 98 mi | 158 km | 86 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Mogilev | 107 mi | 172 km | 93 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 119 mi | 191 km | 103 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Vilnius | 122 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Vitebsk | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Utena | 153 mi | 246 km | 133 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Alytus | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Kraslava Municipality | 159 mi | 257 km | 138 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Minsk by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Minsk supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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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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| Lithuania | 192 mi | 309 km | 167 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Latvia | 256 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Estonia | 356 mi | 573 km | 309 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Poland | 388 mi | 624 km | 337 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Ukraine | 394 mi | 634 km | 342 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Minsk. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk (You) | Belarus | — | 40,800 | — |
| Minsk City | Belarus | 1,996,553 | 410 | 1,458.26 |
| Minsk City | Belarus | 1,996,553 | 410 | 1,458.26 |
| Grodnenskaya | Belarus | 992,556 | 25,000 | 11.25 |
| Mogilev | Belarus | 981,174 | 29,000 | 9.60 |
| Homyel’ Voblasc’ | Belarus | 1,338,617 | 40,400 | 11.43 |
| Vilnius | Lithuania | 820,511 | 9,731 | 20.19 |
| Vitebsk | Belarus | 1,081,911 | 40,050 | 8.96 |
| Utena | Lithuania | 130,613 | 7,201 | 5.32 |
| Alytus | Lithuania | 134,070 | 5,425 | 9.53 |
| Kraslava Municipality | Latvia | 19,833 | 999 | 2.88 |
How does Minsk rank within Belarus? 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 Minsk appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Minsk City | 1,996,553 |
| Minsk City | 1,996,553 |
| Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 1,338,617 |
| Brest | 1,308,569 |
| Vitebsk | 1,081,911 |
| Grodnenskaya | 992,556 |
| Mogilev | 981,174 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Minsk ⭐ | 40,800 |
| Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 40,400 |
| Vitebsk | 40,050 |
| Brest | 32,300 |
| Mogilev | 29,000 |
| Grodnenskaya | 25,000 |
| Minsk City | 410 |
| Minsk City | 410 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Minsk City | 1,458.26 |
| Minsk City | 1,458.26 |
| Brest | 12.75 |
| Homyel’ Voblasc’ | 11.43 |
| Grodnenskaya | 11.25 |
| Mogilev | 9.60 |
| Vitebsk | 8.96 |
Minsk is a state or region within Belarus in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Minsk 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 Minsk by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Belarus page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Minsk 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 Minsk.
Knowing the distance from Minsk to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Belarus. 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 Minsk map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Minsk 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 Minsk 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 Minsk below the states table, or compare all Belarus 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 Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Belarus state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.