Current Date And Time In Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Thursday, 23 July 2026
04:41:12 KGT
Capital: Karakol
Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (KGT)
Population: 538,384
Area: 43,100.00 km²
State Code: Y
Find states and regions closest to Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul from our regional database:
| Capital City | Karakol |
| Total Population | 538,384 |
| Land Area | 43,100 km² |
| Population Density | 5.41 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 42.1859° N |
| Center Longitude | 77.5619° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,609 m (5,280 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 | ||
| Almaty | 80 mi | 129 km | 70 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Almaty Region | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Naryn Region | 130 mi | 209 km | 113 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bishkek | 160 mi | 257 km | 139 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Chuy Region | 163 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Zhetysu Region | 200 mi | 322 km | 174 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Jalal-Abad Region | 252 mi | 406 km | 219 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Talas Region | 258 mi | 415 km | 224 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Osh City | 277 mi | 446 km | 241 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Osh Region | 292 mi | 470 km | 254 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Issyk-Kul by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Issyk-Kul 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Issyk-Kul. 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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| Issyk-Kul (You) | Kyrgyzstan | 538,384 | 43,100 | 5.41 |
| Almaty | Kazakhstan | 2,078,000 | 682 | 3,047.21 |
| Almaty Region | Kazakhstan | 2,097,000 | 223,911 | 9.36 |
| Naryn Region | Kyrgyzstan | 308,348 | 45,200 | 2.56 |
| Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 1,145,044 | 127 | 3,476.78 |
| Chuy Region | Kyrgyzstan | 1,068,702 | 20,200 | 14.95 |
| Zhetysu Region | Kazakhstan | 638,000 | 118,500 | 5.38 |
| Jalal-Abad Region | Kyrgyzstan | 1,311,007 | 33,700 | 16.64 |
| Talas Region | Kyrgyzstan | 273,509 | 11,400 | 10.09 |
| Osh City | Kyrgyzstan | 454,858 | — | — |
| Osh Region | Kyrgyzstan | 1,460,425 | 29,200 | 18.03 |
How does Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
Issyk-Kul is a state or region within Kyrgyzstan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul.
Knowing the distance from Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul 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 Issyk-Kul 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.