Current Date And Time In Ancash, Peru
Monday, 27 July 2026
00:05:17 PET
Capital: Huaraz
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 1,217,000
Area: 35,889.91 km²
State Code: ANC
Find states and regions closest to Ancash in Peru 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 Peru and South America.
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 Peru
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 Ancash from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Huánuco Department | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| La Libertad | 103 mi | 165 km | 89 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| San Martín Department | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Junin | 166 mi | 267 km | 144 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Pasco | 181 mi | 292 km | 157 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Callao | 191 mi | 307 km | 166 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Lima Province | 196 mi | 315 km | 170 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Cajamarca Department | 217 mi | 349 km | 188 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Lima region | 222 mi | 357 km | 192 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Lambayeque | 242 mi | 389 km | 210 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ancash by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ancash supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ecuador | 553 mi | 890 km | 480 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 912 mi | 1,468 km | 792 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Colombia | 952 mi | 1,532 km | 827 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Venezuela | 1,225 mi | 1,971 km | 1,064 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Panama | 1,288 mi | 2,072 km | 1,118 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ancash. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancash (You) | Peru | 1,217,000 | 35,890 | 33.88 |
| Huánuco Department | Peru | 730,871 | 37,266 | 9.77 |
| La Libertad | Peru | 2,016,000 | 25,500 | 79.06 |
| San Martín Department | Peru | 813,381 | 51,288 | 8.51 |
| Junin | Peru | 1,411,000 | 44,329 | 31.93 |
| Pasco | Peru | 315,000 | 25,026 | 12.44 |
| Callao | Peru | 1,300,000 | 353 | 3,679.38 |
| Lima Province | Peru | 7,605,742 | 2,672 | 1,126.42 |
| Cajamarca Department | Peru | 1,359,023 | 33,304 | 20.46 |
| Lima region | Peru | 10,628,000 | 34,828 | 305.39 |
| Lambayeque | Peru | 1,310,000 | 14,231 | 92.06 |
How does Ancash rank within Peru? 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 Ancash appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Lima region | 10,628,000 |
| Lima Province | 7,605,742 |
| Piura | 2,047,000 |
| La Libertad | 2,016,000 |
| Arequipa | 1,497,000 |
| Junin | 1,411,000 |
| Cajamarca Department | 1,359,023 |
| Lambayeque | 1,310,000 |
| Callao | 1,300,000 |
| Puno | 1,237,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Loreto | 368,773 |
| Ucayali | 102,199 |
| Madre de Dios | 85,301 |
| Puno | 71,999 |
| Cuzco Department | 71,987 |
| Arequipa | 63,345 |
| San Martín Department | 51,288 |
| Junin | 44,329 |
| Ayacucho | 43,821 |
| Amazonas | 39,249 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Callao | 3,679.38 |
| Lima Province | 1,126.42 |
| Lima region | 305.39 |
| Lambayeque | 92.06 |
| La Libertad | 79.06 |
| Piura | 57.03 |
| Tumbes | 53.76 |
| Ica | 48.86 |
| Ancash ⭐ | 33.88 |
| Junin | 31.93 |
Ancash is a state or region within Peru in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ancash 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 Ancash by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Peru page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Ancash 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 Ancash.
Knowing the distance from Ancash to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Peru. 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 Ancash map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ancash 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 Ancash 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 Ancash below the states table, or compare all Peru 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 South America. Use the population & area comparison and Peru state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.