Current Date And Time In West Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Monday, 27 July 2026
15:15:09 ALMT
Capital: Oral
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (ALMT)
Population: 665,000
Area: 151,339.00 km²
State Code: 27
Find states and regions closest to West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan from our regional database:
| Capital City | Oral |
| Total Population | 665,000 |
| Land Area | 151,339 km² |
| Population Density | 4.39 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 49.568° N |
| Center Longitude | 50.8067° E |
| Average Elevation | 2 m (7 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 | ||
| Atyrau Oblisi | 178 mi | 287 km | 155 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Orenburg Oblast | 226 mi | 363 km | 196 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Saratov Oblast | 237 mi | 381 km | 205 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Volgograd Oblast | 260 mi | 418 km | 226 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Samara Oblast | 266 mi | 429 km | 231 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Astrakhan Oblast | 269 mi | 433 km | 234 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Ulyanovsk | 344 mi | 553 km | 299 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kalmykiya Republic | 356 mi | 573 km | 309 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Aktobe | 356 mi | 573 km | 309 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Mangystau | 372 mi | 599 km | 323 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to West Kazakhstan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan. 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) |
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| West Kazakhstan (You) | Kazakhstan | 665,000 | 151,339 | 4.39 |
| Atyrau Oblisi | Kazakhstan | 556,388 | 118,631 | 1.39 |
| Orenburg Oblast | Russia | — | 123,702 | — |
| Saratov Oblast | Russia | — | 100,830 | — |
| Volgograd Oblast | Russia | — | 113,900 | — |
| Samara Oblast | Russia | — | 53,600 | — |
| Astrakhan Oblast | Russia | — | 44,100 | — |
| Ulyanovsk | Russia | — | 37,300 | — |
| Kalmykiya Republic | Russia | — | 75,000 | — |
| Aktobe | Kazakhstan | — | 300,629 | — |
| Mangystau | Kazakhstan | 596,706 | 165,642 | 1.38 |
How does West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan 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 |
West Kazakhstan is a state or region within Kazakhstan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan.
Knowing the distance from West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan 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 West Kazakhstan 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.