Current Date And Time In Paraná, Brazil
Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:08:03 BRT
Capital: Curitiba
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 11,597,484
Area: 199,314.90 km²
State Code: PR
Find states and regions closest to Paraná in Brazil 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 Brazil 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 Brazil
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 Paraná from our regional database:
| Capital City | Curitiba |
| Total Population | 11,597,484 |
| Land Area | 199,315 km² |
| Population Density | 33.97 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -25.2521° N |
| Center Longitude | -52.0215° E |
| Average Elevation | 766 m (2,515 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alto Paraná Department | 185 mi | 298 km | 161 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Misiones | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Santa Catarina | 201 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| CanindeyĂş | 242 mi | 389 km | 210 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| CaaguazĂş Department | 250 mi | 403 km | 217 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| ItapĂşa | 250 mi | 403 km | 217 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Guairá | 270 mi | 434 km | 234 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Caazapá | 278 mi | 448 km | 242 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Rio Grande do Sul | 285 mi | 459 km | 247 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| San Pedro Department | 294 mi | 473 km | 255 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Paraná by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Paraná 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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| Paraguay | 765 mi | 1,232 km | 665 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 790 mi | 1,272 km | 686 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| French Guiana | 1,258 mi | 2,025 km | 1,092 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Suriname | 1,285 mi | 2,069 km | 1,116 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Uruguay | 1,286 mi | 2,070 km | 1,117 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Paraná. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraná (You) | Brazil | 11,597,484 | 199,315 | 33.97 |
| Alto Paraná Department | Paraguay | 792,000 | 14,895 | 53.18 |
| Misiones | Argentina | 1,280,960 | 29,801 | 16.09 |
| Santa Catarina | Brazil | 7,252,502 | 95,731 | 31.44 |
| CanindeyĂş | Paraguay | 191,114 | 14,667 | 6.43 |
| CaaguazĂş Department | Paraguay | 528,000 | 11,474 | 46.02 |
| ItapĂşa | Paraguay | 449,642 | 16,525 | 10.88 |
| Guairá | Paraguay | 179,555 | 3,846 | 20.68 |
| Caazapá | Paraguay | 139,479 | 9,496 | 5.56 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil | 11,422,973 | 281,707 | 17.48 |
| San Pedro Department | Paraguay | 410,000 | 20,002 | 20.50 |
How does Paraná rank within Brazil? 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 Paraná appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| SĂŁo Paulo | 46,004,000 |
| Minas Gerais | 21,411,923 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 17,463,349 |
| Bahia | 14,930,634 |
| Paraná ⭐ | 11,597,484 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 11,422,973 |
| Pernambuco | 9,616,121 |
| Ceará | 9,132,078 |
| Pará | 8,602,865 |
| Santa Catarina | 7,252,502 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Amazonas | 1,559,168 |
| Pará | 1,245,871 |
| Mato Grosso | 903,357 |
| Minas Gerais | 586,514 |
| Bahia | 565,733 |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 357,146 |
| Goiás | 340,086 |
| MaranhĂŁo | 331,983 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 281,707 |
| Tocantins | 278,421 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Federal District | 399.87 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 138.38 |
| SĂŁo Paulo | 75.41 |
| Alagoas | 52.00 |
| Sergipe | 49.08 |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 37.27 |
| ParaĂba | 36.24 |
| Ceará | 35.12 |
| Paraná ⭐ | 33.97 |
| Santa Catarina | 31.44 |
Paraná is a state or region within Brazil in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Paraná 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 Paraná by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Brazil 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 Paraná 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 Paraná.
Knowing the distance from Paraná to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Brazil. 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 Paraná map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Paraná 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 Paraná 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 Paraná below the states table, or compare all Brazil 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 Brazil state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.