
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
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 City | Antofagasta |
| Total Population | 530,879 |
| Land Area | 126,049 km² |
| Population Density | 2.24 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -23.6509° N |
| Center Longitude | -70.3975° E |
| Average Elevation | 10 m (32 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Tarapacá | 264 mi | 424 km | 229 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Atacama | 271 mi | 437 km | 236 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Jujuy | 273 mi | 439 km | 237 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Potosí Department | 302 mi | 485 km | 262 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Salta | 323 mi | 520 km | 280 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Arica y Parinacota Region | 354 mi | 570 km | 308 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Tacna | 390 mi | 628 km | 339 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Tucuman | 390 mi | 628 km | 339 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Tarija Department | 435 mi | 700 km | 378 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Catamarca | 439 mi | 707 km | 381 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 476 mi | 766 km | 413 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Uruguay | 927 mi | 1,493 km | 805 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Paraguay | 1,153 mi | 1,855 km | 1,001 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Falkland Islands | 1,261 mi | 2,030 km | 1,095 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Bolivia | 1,426 mi | 2,295 km | 1,238 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Antofagasta (You) | Chile | 530,879 | 126,049 | 2.24 |
| Tarapacá | Chile | — | 42,226 | — |
| Atacama | Chile | 284,992 | 75,176 | 1.64 |
| Jujuy | Argentina | 797,955 | 53,219 | 7.46 |
| Potosí Department | Bolivia | 856,419 | 118,218 | 3.40 |
| Salta | Argentina | 1,440,672 | 155,488 | 4.25 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | Chile | 213,595 | 16,873 | 6.81 |
| Tacna | Peru | 370,000 | 16,076 | 23.01 |
| Tucuman | Argentina | 1,703,186 | 22,524 | 41.68 |
| Tarija Department | Bolivia | 534,348 | 37,623 | 7.13 |
| Catamarca | Argentina | 429,556 | 102,602 | 1.63 |
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 ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Maule Region | 955,048 |
| Los Lagos Region | 767,714 |
| Coquimbo Region | 687,806 |
| Antofagasta ⭐ | 530,879 |
| Los Ríos Region | 364,183 |
| Atacama | 284,992 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 213,595 |
| Aysén | 94,271 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Region of Magallanes | 132,291 |
| Antofagasta ⭐ | 126,049 |
| Aysén | 108,494 |
| Atacama | 75,176 |
| Los Lagos Region | 48,584 |
| Tarapacá | 42,226 |
| Coquimbo Region | 40,580 |
| Araucania | 31,842 |
| Maule Region | 30,296 |
| Biobio | 23,890 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Los Ríos Region | 9.94 |
| Coquimbo Region | 9.02 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 6.81 |
| Los Lagos Region | 5.00 |
| Antofagasta ⭐ | 2.24 |
| Atacama | 1.64 |
| Aysén | 0.30 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.