Current Date And Time In Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Monday, 27 July 2026
23:30:48 ALMT
Capital: Baikonur
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (ALMT)
Population: 36,175
Area: 54,975.00 km²
State Code: BA
Find states and regions closest to Baikonur in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan
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 Baikonur from our regional database:
| Capital City | Baikonur |
| Total Population | 36,175 |
| Land Area | 54,975 km² |
| Population Density | 3.28 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 45.6228° N |
| Center Longitude | 63.3218° E |
| Average Elevation | 93 m (304 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kyzylorda | 23 mi | 37 km | 20 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Navoiy Region | 212 mi | 342 km | 184 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Karakalpakstan | 228 mi | 367 km | 198 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Ulytau Region | 266 mi | 427 km | 231 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Turkistan | 291 mi | 468 km | 253 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Aktobe | 306 mi | 492 km | 265 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Dasoguz | 311 mi | 500 km | 270 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Xorazm Region | 320 mi | 514 km | 278 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Shymkent | 386 mi | 621 km | 335 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Kostanay | 408 mi | 657 km | 354 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Baikonur by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Baikonur supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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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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| Uzbekistan | 473 mi | 761 km | 411 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Kyrgyzstan | 608 mi | 979 km | 528 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Tajikistan | 669 mi | 1,077 km | 581 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Turkmenistan | 725 mi | 1,167 km | 630 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Afghanistan | 974 mi | 1,567 km | 846 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Baikonur. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baikonur (You) | Kazakhstan | 36,175 | 54,975 | 3.28 |
| Kyzylorda | Kazakhstan | 727,990 | 226,019 | 1.19 |
| Navoiy Region | Uzbekistan | 1,033,857 | 110,990 | 3.88 |
| Karakalpakstan | Uzbekistan | 2,015,000 | 160,000 | 5.49 |
| Ulytau Region | Kazakhstan | 262,000 | 188,937 | 2.21 |
| Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 2,894,800 | 116,902 | 8.85 |
| Aktobe | Kazakhstan | — | 300,629 | — |
| Dasoguz | Turkmenistan | 1,370,400 | 73,430 | 7.47 |
| Xorazm Region | Uzbekistan | 1,893,300 | 6,300 | 42.72 |
| Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 1,152,000 | 1,170 | 984.62 |
| Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 880,227 | 196,001 | 1.32 |
How does Baikonur rank within Kazakhstan? 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 Baikonur appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Turkistan | 2,894,800 |
| Almaty Region | 2,097,000 |
| Almaty | 2,078,000 |
| Karaganda | 1,385,000 |
| East Kazakhstan | 1,369,000 |
| Astana | 1,350,000 |
| Shymkent | 1,152,000 |
| Kostanay | 880,227 |
| Pavlodar Region | 758,000 |
| Kyzylorda | 727,990 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Karaganda | 427,982 |
| Aktobe | 300,629 |
| Kyzylorda | 226,019 |
| Almaty Region | 223,911 |
| Kostanay | 196,001 |
| Ulytau Region | 188,937 |
| Abai Region | 185,500 |
| Mangystau | 165,642 |
| West Kazakhstan | 151,339 |
| Aqmola | 146,219 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Almaty | 3,047.21 |
| Astana | 1,666.67 |
| Shymkent | 984.62 |
| Abai Region | 10.69 |
| Almaty Region | 9.36 |
| Turkistan | 8.85 |
| Pavlodar Region | 6.08 |
| North Kazakhstan | 5.59 |
| Zhetysu Region | 5.38 |
| East Kazakhstan | 4.83 |
Baikonur is a state or region within Kazakhstan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Baikonur 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 Baikonur by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kazakhstan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Baikonur 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 Baikonur.
Knowing the distance from Baikonur to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kazakhstan. 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 Baikonur map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Baikonur 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 Baikonur 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 Baikonur below the states table, or compare all Kazakhstan 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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Kazakhstan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.