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Xinjiang, China – China Flag

Current Date And Time In Xinjiang, China

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:55:56 CST
Capital: Ürümqi
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Area: 1,664,897.17 km²
State Code: XJ

States Near To Xinjiang


Find states and regions closest to Xinjiang in China 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 China and Asia.

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 China

📍 Xinjiang 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 Xinjiang from our regional database:

Capital CityÜrümqi
Total Population
Land Area1,664,897 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude43.7934° N
Center Longitude87.6271° E
Average Elevation895 m (2,936 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bayan-Ölgii Province Bayan-Ölgii Province333 mi535 km289 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hovd Hovd349 mi562 km303 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of East Kazakhstan East Kazakhstan383 mi616 km332 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Govi-Altai Province Govi-Altai Province420 mi676 km365 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Zhetysu Region Zhetysu Region462 mi743 km401 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Altai Altai476 mi766 km413 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Uvs Province Uvs Province484 mi780 km421 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Abai Region Abai Region504 mi810 km437 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dzabkhan Dzabkhan508 mi817 km441 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Issyk-Kul Issyk-Kul520 mi837 km452 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Xinjiang


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mongolia Mongolia760 mi1,224 km660 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan992 mi1,596 km861 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,084 mi1,744 km941 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,099 mi1,768 km954 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,111 mi1,787 km964 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Xinjiang (You)China1,664,897
Bayan-Ölgii ProvinceMongolia113,91045,7052.50
HovdMongolia87,36376,1330.51
East KazakhstanKazakhstan1,369,00097,7264.83
Govi-Altai ProvinceMongolia69,615141,4480.50
Zhetysu RegionKazakhstan638,000118,5005.38
AltaiRussia92,903
Uvs ProvinceMongolia97,41869,5851.40
Abai RegionKazakhstan665,000185,50010.69
DzabkhanMongolia72,10482,4560.28
Issyk-KulKyrgyzstan538,38443,1005.41

🏆 China State Rankings

How does Xinjiang rank within China? 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 Xinjiang appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Liaoning442,591,407
Guangdong126,012,510
Shandong101,527,453
Henan99,365,519
Jiangsu84,748,016
Hebei69,890,000
Hunan66,444,864
Hubei58,300,000
Guangxi48,160,000
Jiangxi45,188,635

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Xinjiang ⭐1,664,897
Tibet1,228,400
Inner Mongolia1,181,104
Qinghai696,700
Sichuan485,000
Heilongjiang454,800
Gansu454,000
Yunnan394,100
Guangxi235,001
Hunan211,836

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Liaoning1,090.17
Jiangsu286.35
Shandong274.27
Henan258.98
Guangdong257.60
Hunan180.49
Hainan169.58
Hubei144.83
Hebei134.49
Jiangxi133.70
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 – Xinjiang, China

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Xinjiang is a state or region within China in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Xinjiang 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 Xinjiang to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Xinjiang 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 China — see China state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Xinjiang

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

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Xinjiang 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 Xinjiang.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Xinjiang

How is the distance from Xinjiang 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 Xinjiang map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Xinjiang mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Xinjiang 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 Xinjiang in China?

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

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

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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and China state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.