Current Date And Time In Arequipa, Peru
Friday, 17 July 2026
05:49:33 PET
Capital: Arequipa
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 1,497,000
Area: 63,345.39 km²
State Code: ARE
Find states and regions closest to Arequipa 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 Arequipa from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Moquegua Department | 51 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Puno | 108 mi | 174 km | 94 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Tacna | 140 mi | 225 km | 121 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Cuzco Department | 171 mi | 274 km | 148 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| ApurĂmac Department | 193 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 203 mi | 327 km | 177 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| La Paz Department | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Tarapacá | 277 mi | 446 km | 241 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Ayacucho | 287 mi | 462 km | 249 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Oruro | 313 mi | 504 km | 272 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Arequipa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Arequipa 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Arequipa. 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) |
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| Arequipa (You) | Peru | 1,497,000 | 63,345 | 23.63 |
| Moquegua Department | Peru | 174,863 | 15,734 | 5.14 |
| Puno | Peru | 1,237,000 | 71,999 | 18.46 |
| Tacna | Peru | 370,000 | 16,076 | 23.01 |
| Cuzco Department | Peru | 1,171,503 | 71,987 | 6.12 |
| ApurĂmac Department | Peru | 418,882 | 20,896 | 11.32 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | Chile | 213,595 | 16,873 | 6.81 |
| La Paz Department | Bolivia | 3,022,566 | 133,985 | 13.63 |
| Tarapacá | Chile | — | 42,226 | — |
| Ayacucho | Peru | 716,000 | 43,821 | 16.34 |
| Oruro | Bolivia | 570,194 | 53,588 | 6.09 |
How does Arequipa 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 Arequipa 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 MartĂn 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 |
Arequipa is a state or region within Peru in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Arequipa 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 Arequipa 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 Arequipa 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 Arequipa.
Knowing the distance from Arequipa 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 Arequipa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Arequipa 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 Arequipa 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 Arequipa 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.