Current Date And Time In Balkan, Turkmenistan
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
16:49:15 TMT
Capital: Balkanabat
Currency: Turkmenistan Manat (TMT)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (TMT)
Population: 551,996
Area: 139,270.00 km²
State Code: B
Find states and regions closest to Balkan in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan
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 Balkan from our regional database:
| Capital City | Balkanabat |
| Total Population | 551,996 |
| Land Area | 139,270 km² |
| Population Density | 1.89 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 40.9469° N |
| Center Longitude | 54.4952° E |
| Average Elevation | -30 m (-98 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Baki | 245 mi | 395 km | 213 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Mangystau | 254 mi | 409 km | 220 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Golestan | 255 mi | 410 km | 221 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sumqayit | 256 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Xızı | 276 mi | 444 km | 240 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Abşeron | 277 mi | 445 km | 240 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Siyǝzǝn | 282 mi | 454 km | 245 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Shabran | 288 mi | 463 km | 250 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| North Khorasan | 288 mi | 464 km | 250 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Dasoguz | 290 mi | 467 km | 252 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Balkan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Balkan 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 | ||
| Uzbekistan | 313 mi | 504 km | 272 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Iran | 559 mi | 899 km | 485 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Afghanistan | 571 mi | 918 km | 496 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Tajikistan | 630 mi | 1,013 km | 547 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Azerbaijan | 643 mi | 1,034 km | 558 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Balkan. 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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| Balkan (You) | Turkmenistan | 551,996 | 139,270 | 1.89 |
| Baki | Azerbaijan | 2,344,900 | 2,140 | 154.78 |
| Mangystau | Kazakhstan | 596,706 | 165,642 | 1.38 |
| Golestan | Iran | 1,868,819 | 20,367 | 37.73 |
| Sumqayit | Azerbaijan | 491,068 | 143 | 927.68 |
| Xızı | Azerbaijan | 16,703 | 1,850 | 3.98 |
| Abşeron | Azerbaijan | 432,800 | 1,360 | 50.69 |
| Siyǝzǝn | Azerbaijan | 41,800 | 700 | 20.31 |
| Shabran | Azerbaijan | 58,400 | 1,739 | 21.58 |
| North Khorasan | Iran | 863,092 | 28,434 | 16.21 |
| Dasoguz | Turkmenistan | 1,370,400 | 73,430 | 7.47 |
How does Balkan rank within Turkmenistan? 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 Balkan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Balkan is a state or region within Turkmenistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Balkan 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 Balkan by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Turkmenistan 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 Balkan 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 Balkan.
Knowing the distance from Balkan to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Turkmenistan. 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 Balkan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Balkan 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 Balkan 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 Balkan below the states table, or compare all Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.