Current Date And Time In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Sunday, 12 July 2026
01:49:43 ULAT
Capital: Ulaanbaatar
Currency: Mongolian Togrog (MNT)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (ULAT)
Population: 1,683,369
Area: 4,704.40 km²
State Code: 1
Find states and regions closest to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia 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 Mongolia 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 Mongolia
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 Ulaanbaatar from our regional database:
| Capital City | Ulaanbaatar |
| Total Population | 1,683,369 |
| Land Area | 4,704 km² |
| Population Density | 357.80 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 47.9221° N |
| Center Longitude | 106.9155° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,299 m (4,263 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +07:00 to +08:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central Aimak | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Selenge Province | 80 mi | 129 km | 70 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Darhan Uul | 110 mi | 177 km | 96 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| GovÄ-Sumber | 126 mi | 203 km | 110 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Orhon | 140 mi | 225 km | 121 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Hentiy | 142 mi | 229 km | 123 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Middle GovÄ | 162 mi | 260 km | 141 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Bulgan | 168 mi | 270 km | 146 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ă–vörhangay | 260 mi | 418 km | 226 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| East Gobi Aymag | 260 mi | 419 km | 226 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ulaanbaatar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ulaanbaatar 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| China | 760 mi | 1,224 km | 660 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Russia | 1,015 mi | 1,633 km | 881 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| North Korea | 1,261 mi | 2,029 km | 1,095 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| South Korea | 1,444 mi | 2,324 km | 1,254 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1,487 mi | 2,393 km | 1,291 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ulaanbaatar. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar (You) | Mongolia | 1,683,369 | 4,704 | 357.80 |
| Central Aimak | Mongolia | 94,462 | 74,042 | 0.53 |
| Selenge Province | Mongolia | 123,316 | 41,153 | 3.00 |
| Darhan Uul | Mongolia | 101,879 | 3,275 | 11.28 |
| GovÄ-Sumber | Mongolia | 17,399 | 5,542 | — |
| Orhon | Mongolia | 107,634 | 844 | 65.99 |
| Hentiy | Mongolia | 76,019 | 80,325 | 0.41 |
| Middle GovÄ | Mongolia | 46,383 | 74,690 | 0.28 |
| Bulgan | Mongolia | 68,617 | 48,733 | 1.40 |
| Övörhangay | Mongolia | 115,684 | 62,895 | 0.79 |
| East Gobi Aymag | Mongolia | — | 109,472 | — |
How does Ulaanbaatar rank within Mongolia? 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 Ulaanbaatar appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar ⭐ | 1,683,369 |
| Khövsgöl Province | 138,947 |
| Selenge Province | 123,316 |
| Övörhangay | 115,684 |
| Bayan-Ă–lgii Province | 113,910 |
| Orhon | 107,634 |
| Arkhangai Province | 103,810 |
| Darhan Uul | 101,879 |
| Uvs Province | 97,418 |
| Central Aimak | 94,462 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Ă–mnögovÄ | 165,380 |
| Govi-Altai Province | 141,448 |
| East Aimak | 123,597 |
| Bayankhongor | 115,978 |
| Dornogovi Province | 109,472 |
| East Gobi Aymag | 109,472 |
| Khövsgöl Province | 100,629 |
| Dzabkhan | 82,456 |
| SĂĽhbaatar | 82,287 |
| Hentiy | 80,325 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar ⭐ | 357.80 |
| Orhon | 65.99 |
| Darhan Uul | 11.28 |
| Selenge Province | 3.00 |
| Bayan-Ă–lgii Province | 2.50 |
| Arkhangai Province | 1.90 |
| Bulgan | 1.40 |
| Khövsgöl Province | 1.40 |
| Uvs Province | 1.40 |
| Övörhangay | 0.79 |
Ulaanbaatar is a state or region within Mongolia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mongolia 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 Ulaanbaatar 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°â€“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 Ulaanbaatar.
Knowing the distance from Ulaanbaatar to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mongolia. 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 Ulaanbaatar map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ulaanbaatar to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar below the states table, or compare all Mongolia 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 Mongolia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.