Current Date And Time In Ankara, Turkey
Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:54:44 TRT
Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 5,747,325
Area: 25,615.00 km²
State Code: AN
Find states and regions closest to Ankara in Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey
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 Ankara from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kırıkkale | 35 mi | 56 km | 30 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Çankırı | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Bolu | 86 mi | 138 km | 75 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Karabük Province | 87 mi | 140 km | 75 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Kırşehir | 88 mi | 142 km | 76 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Yozgat | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Zonguldak Province | 109 mi | 175 km | 94 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Düzce | 109 mi | 175 km | 95 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kastamonu | 111 mi | 178 km | 96 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Çorum | 118 mi | 190 km | 103 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ankara by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ankara 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 | ||
| Cyprus | 283 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Syria | 354 mi | 570 km | 308 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Lebanon | 355 mi | 571 km | 308 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Georgia | 484 mi | 779 km | 420 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Palestinian Territory | 484 mi | 780 km | 421 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ankara. 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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| Ankara (You) | Turkey | 5,747,325 | 25,615 | 72.48 |
| Kırıkkale | Turkey | 277,046 | 4,365 | 23.72 |
| Çankırı | Turkey | 195,766 | 7,388 | 12.02 |
| Bolu | Turkey | 320,824 | 7,410 | 14.56 |
| Karabük Province | Turkey | 252,058 | 2,420 | 24.66 |
| Kırşehir | Turkey | 244,519 | 6,584 | 15.70 |
| Yozgat | Turkey | 424,981 | 14,123 | 12.47 |
| Zonguldak Province | Turkey | 588,510 | 3,481 | 78.18 |
| Düzce | Turkey | 405,131 | 3,641 | 60.34 |
| Kastamonu | Turkey | 383,373 | 13,108 | 13.83 |
| Çorum | Turkey | 530,126 | 12,820 | 19.38 |
How does Ankara rank within Turkey? 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 Ankara appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Istanbul | 15,900,000 |
| Ankara ⭐ | 5,747,325 |
| İzmir Province | 4,462,056 |
| Bursa Province | 3,194,720 |
| Antalya | 2,688,004 |
| Konya | 2,277,017 |
| Adana | 2,274,106 |
| Şanlıurfa | 2,170,110 |
| Gaziantep | 2,154,051 |
| Kocaeli | 2,033,441 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Istanbul | 849.33 |
| Kocaeli | 229.80 |
| Bursa Province | 135.99 |
| Gaziantep | 129.59 |
| Hatay | 125.18 |
| Yalova | 103.94 |
| İzmir Province | 100.55 |
| Sakarya | 96.50 |
| Trabzon | 80.60 |
| Zonguldak Province | 78.18 |
Ankara is a state or region within Turkey in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ankara 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 Ankara by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Turkey 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 Ankara 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 Ankara.
Knowing the distance from Ankara to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Turkey. 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 Ankara map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ankara 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 Ankara 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 Ankara below the states table, or compare all Turkey 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 Turkey state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.