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Antofagasta, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Antofagasta, Chile

Monday, 27 July 2026
00:26:06 CLT
Capital: Antofagasta
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 530,879
Area: 126,049.10 km²
State Code: AN

States Near To Antofagasta


Find states and regions closest to Antofagasta in Chile 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 Chile 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 Chile

📍 Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta from our regional database:

Capital CityAntofagasta
Total Population530,879
Land Area126,049 km²
Population Density2.24 / km²
Center Latitude-23.6509° N
Center Longitude-70.3975° E
Average Elevation10 m (32 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tarapacá Tarapacá264 mi424 km229 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Atacama Atacama271 mi437 km236 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Jujuy Jujuy273 mi439 km237 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Potosí Department Potosí Department302 mi485 km262 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Salta Salta323 mi520 km280 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region354 mi570 km308 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Tacna Tacna390 mi628 km339 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Tucuman Tucuman390 mi628 km339 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Tarija Department Tarija Department435 mi700 km378 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Catamarca Catamarca439 mi707 km381 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Antofagasta


Explore countries nearest to Antofagasta by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Antofagasta supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argentina Argentina476 mi766 km413 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay927 mi1,493 km805 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,153 mi1,855 km1,001 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands1,261 mi2,030 km1,095 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,426 mi2,295 km1,238 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Antofagasta. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Antofagasta (You)Chile530,879126,0492.24
TarapacáChile42,226
AtacamaChile284,99275,1761.64
JujuyArgentina797,95553,2197.46
Potosí DepartmentBolivia856,419118,2183.40
SaltaArgentina1,440,672155,4884.25
Arica y Parinacota RegionChile213,59516,8736.81
TacnaPeru370,00016,07623.01
TucumanArgentina1,703,18622,52441.68
Tarija DepartmentBolivia534,34837,6237.13
CatamarcaArgentina429,556102,6021.63

🏆 Chile State Rankings

How does Antofagasta rank within Chile? 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 Antofagasta appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Region of Magallanes132,291
Antofagasta ⭐126,049
Aysén108,494
Atacama75,176
Los Lagos Region48,584
Tarapacá42,226
Coquimbo Region40,580
Araucania31,842
Maule Region30,296
Biobio23,890

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Antofagasta, Chile

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Antofagasta is a state or region within Chile in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Antofagasta 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Antofagasta to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Antofagasta to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Chile — see Chile state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Antofagasta

This page also lists countries nearest to Antofagasta by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Chile page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Antofagasta 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°–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 Antofagasta.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Antofagasta to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Chile. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Antofagasta MapView the Antofagasta satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in AntofagastaExplore all cities and towns in Antofagasta for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Chile Country DataGet complete Chile data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Antofagasta

How is the distance from Antofagasta to nearby states calculated?

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 Antofagasta map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Antofagasta mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Antofagasta to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Antofagasta in Chile?

See the States Near To Antofagasta 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 Antofagasta below the states table, or compare all Chile states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Chile?

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 Chile state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.