Current Date And Time In Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
07:30:45 ALMT
Capital: Shymkent
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (ALMT)
Population: 1,152,000
Area: 1,170.00 km²
State Code: 79
Find states and regions closest to Shymkent 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 Shymkent from our regional database:
| Capital City | Shymkent |
| Total Population | 1,152,000 |
| Land Area | 1,170 km² |
| Population Density | 984.62 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 42.3205° N |
| Center Longitude | 69.5876° E |
| Average Elevation | 520 m (1,708 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 | ||
| Tashkent | 73 mi | 117 km | 63 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tashkent Region | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Turkistan | 96 mi | 155 km | 83 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Namangan | 140 mi | 225 km | 121 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Sirdaryo Region | 141 mi | 227 km | 123 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Talas Region | 150 mi | 241 km | 130 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Jizzakh Region | 165 mi | 266 km | 143 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Batken | 169 mi | 272 km | 147 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Andijan Region | 174 mi | 280 km | 151 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Fergana | 177 mi | 284 km | 153 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Shymkent by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shymkent 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Shymkent. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shymkent (You) | Kazakhstan | 1,152,000 | 1,170 | 984.62 |
| Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 3,095,498 | 335 | 5,984.18 |
| Tashkent Region | Uzbekistan | 2,975,900 | 15,300 | 43.87 |
| Turkistan | Kazakhstan | 2,894,800 | 116,902 | 8.85 |
| Namangan | Uzbekistan | 2,867,400 | 7,900 | 138.06 |
| Sirdaryo Region | Uzbekistan | 860,900 | 4,300 | 77.29 |
| Talas Region | Kyrgyzstan | 273,509 | 11,400 | 10.09 |
| Jizzakh Region | Uzbekistan | 1,443,408 | 21,200 | 29.81 |
| Batken | Kyrgyzstan | 570,898 | 16,995 | 14.79 |
| Andijan Region | Uzbekistan | 3,253,528 | 4,200 | 253.48 |
| Fergana | Uzbekistan | 3,896,395 | 6,760 | 187.67 |
How does Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 |
Shymkent is a state or region within Kazakhstan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 Shymkent.
Knowing the distance from Shymkent 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 Shymkent map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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 Shymkent 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.