Current Date And Time In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
14:59:56 KGT
Capital: Bishkek
Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (KGT)
Population: 1,145,044
Area: 127.00 km²
State Code: GB
Find states and regions closest to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan
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 Bishkek from our regional database:
| Capital City | Bishkek |
| Total Population | 1,145,044 |
| Land Area | 127 km² |
| Population Density | 3,476.78 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 42.8746° N |
| Center Longitude | 74.5698° E |
| Average Elevation | 748 m (2,455 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 | ||
| Chuy Region | 23 mi | 37 km | 20 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Talas Region | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Naryn Region | 116 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Almaty | 119 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Almaty Region | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Zhambyl | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Jalal-Abad Region | 149 mi | 240 km | 130 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Issyk-Kul | 160 mi | 257 km | 139 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Andijan Region | 189 mi | 304 km | 164 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Osh City | 191 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bishkek by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bishkek 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 | ||
| Tajikistan | 246 mi | 395 km | 213 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Uzbekistan | 528 mi | 850 km | 459 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Kazakhstan | 608 mi | 979 km | 528 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Afghanistan | 633 mi | 1,019 km | 550 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Pakistan | 807 mi | 1,299 km | 701 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bishkek. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishkek (You) | Kyrgyzstan | 1,145,044 | 127 | 3,476.78 |
| Chuy Region | Kyrgyzstan | 1,068,702 | 20,200 | 14.95 |
| Talas Region | Kyrgyzstan | 273,509 | 11,400 | 10.09 |
| Naryn Region | Kyrgyzstan | 308,348 | 45,200 | 2.56 |
| Almaty | Kazakhstan | 2,078,000 | 682 | 3,047.21 |
| Almaty Region | Kazakhstan | 2,097,000 | 223,911 | 9.36 |
| Zhambyl | Kazakhstan | — | 144,264 | — |
| Jalal-Abad Region | Kyrgyzstan | 1,311,007 | 33,700 | 16.64 |
| Issyk-Kul | Kyrgyzstan | 538,384 | 43,100 | 5.41 |
| Andijan Region | Uzbekistan | 3,253,528 | 4,200 | 253.48 |
| Osh City | Kyrgyzstan | 454,858 | — | — |
How does Bishkek rank within Kyrgyzstan? 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 Bishkek appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Osh Region | 1,460,425 |
| Jalal-Abad Region | 1,311,007 |
| Bishkek ⭐ | 1,145,044 |
| Chuy Region | 1,068,702 |
| Batken | 570,898 |
| Issyk-Kul | 538,384 |
| Osh City | 454,858 |
| Naryn Region | 308,348 |
| Talas Region | 273,509 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Naryn Region | 45,200 |
| Issyk-Kul | 43,100 |
| Jalal-Abad Region | 33,700 |
| Osh Region | 29,200 |
| Chuy Region | 20,200 |
| Batken | 16,995 |
| Talas Region | 11,400 |
| Bishkek ⭐ | 127 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Bishkek ⭐ | 3,476.78 |
| Osh Region | 18.03 |
| Jalal-Abad Region | 16.64 |
| Chuy Region | 14.95 |
| Batken | 14.79 |
| Talas Region | 10.09 |
| Issyk-Kul | 5.41 |
| Naryn Region | 2.56 |
Bishkek is a state or region within Kyrgyzstan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bishkek 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 Bishkek by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kyrgyzstan 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 Bishkek 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 Bishkek.
Knowing the distance from Bishkek to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kyrgyzstan. 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 Bishkek map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bishkek 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 Bishkek 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 Bishkek below the states table, or compare all Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.