Current Date And Time In Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:52:02 ALMT
Capital: Karaganda
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (ALMT)
Population: 1,385,000
Area: 427,982.00 km²
State Code: 35
Find states and regions closest to Karaganda 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 Karaganda from our regional database:
| Capital City | Karaganda |
| Total Population | 1,385,000 |
| Land Area | 427,982 km² |
| Population Density | 3.24 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 49.8047° N |
| Center Longitude | 73.1094° E |
| Average Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Astana | 120 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Aqmola | 120 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Pavlodar Region | 253 mi | 407 km | 219 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Ulytau Region | 279 mi | 448 km | 242 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Abai Region | 322 mi | 518 km | 279 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| North Kazakhstan | 330 mi | 531 km | 286 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Omsk Oblast | 363 mi | 584 km | 315 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Zhambyl | 387 mi | 623 km | 336 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kostanay | 414 mi | 666 km | 359 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Zhetysu Region | 414 mi | 666 km | 359 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Karaganda by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Karaganda 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 | ||
| 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Karaganda. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karaganda (You) | Kazakhstan | 1,385,000 | 427,982 | 3.24 |
| Astana | Kazakhstan | 1,350,000 | 810 | 1,666.67 |
| Aqmola | Kazakhstan | — | 146,219 | — |
| Pavlodar Region | Kazakhstan | 758,000 | 124,800 | 6.08 |
| Ulytau Region | Kazakhstan | 262,000 | 188,937 | 2.21 |
| Abai Region | Kazakhstan | 665,000 | 185,500 | 10.69 |
| North Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan | 548,000 | 97,993 | 5.59 |
| Omsk Oblast | Russia | — | 139,700 | — |
| Zhambyl | Kazakhstan | — | 144,264 | — |
| Kostanay | Kazakhstan | 880,227 | 196,001 | 1.32 |
| Zhetysu Region | Kazakhstan | 638,000 | 118,500 | 5.38 |
How does Karaganda 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 Karaganda appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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 |
Karaganda is a state or region within Kazakhstan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Karaganda 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 Karaganda 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 Karaganda 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 Karaganda.
Knowing the distance from Karaganda 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 Karaganda map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Karaganda 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 Karaganda 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 Karaganda 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.