Current Date And Time In Ashkasham, Afghanistan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
06:06:45 AFT
State: Badakhshan
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 12,120
District: Ishkāshim
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ashkasham, a city in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ashkasham — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Ashkasham.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Afghanistan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.6833° N | 71.5333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.6833 | 71.5333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 40' 60" N | 71° 31' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 40.9998' N | 71° 31.9998' E |
| City | Ashkasham |
| State | Badakhshan |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Ishkāshim |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 12,120 |
| Elevation | 3,057 m / 10,030 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.6833, 71.5333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ashkasham to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Badakhshan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishkashim | Badakhshan | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Zaybak | Badakhshan | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Chakaran | Badakhshan | NW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Jurm | Badakhshan | W | 65 km | 41 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Baharak | Badakhshan | NW | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Ghurayd Gharame | Badakhshan | W | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Badakhshan, the home state of Ashkasham, along with each city's aerial distance from Fayzabad, Badakhshan's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayzabad | 37.1166° N | 70.58° E | 1,210 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baharak | 37.0025° N | 70.9066° E | 1,552 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jurm | 36.8648° N | 70.8342° E | 1,564 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Khandud | 36.9513° N | 72.318° E | 2,807 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bazar-e Tashkan | 36.8817° N | 70.2767° E | 1,285 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chakaran | 36.9111° N | 71.0688° E | 1,759 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Darayim | 36.8667° N | 70.3833° E | 1,693 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Deh Khwahan | 37.8897° N | 70.2188° E | 1,047 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ghurayd Gharame | 36.5222° N | 70.7906° E | 1,884 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ḩafiz̧ Moghul | 37.0564° N | 70.4006° E | 1,700 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chitral Airport IATA: CJL 92 km (57 mi) from Ashkasham |
The exact GPS location of Ashkasham gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Badakhshan. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Badakhshan state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Ashkasham are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ashkasham lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Afghanistan map
Ashkasham sits within Badakhshan, Afghanistan, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Ashkasham for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Badakhshan. › Browse every city in Badakhshan
Coordinates for Ashkasham in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Afghanistan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ashkasham are latitude 36.6833° and longitude 71.5333°. In directional format: 36.6833° N, 71.5333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ashkasham in Badakhshan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ashkasham is a city in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Ishkāshim. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ashkasham sits at: Latitude 36° 40' 60" N and Longitude 71° 31' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ashkasham has a population of approximately 12,120 people. This is roughly 1.130% of Badakhshan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Badakhshan.
The interactive satellite map of Ashkasham is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.6833, 71.5333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ashkasham in Badakhshan. For broader context, explore the Badakhshan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ashkasham is Chitral Airport (CJL), roughly 92 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ashkasham is approximately 98 km (61 mi) from Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Badakhshan.
Ashkasham sits at an elevation of approximately 3,057 meters (10,030 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Badakhshan.
The closest cities to Ashkasham include Ishkashim, Zaybak, Chakaran. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ashkasham, sunrise is at 04:58 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 13h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ashkasham's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ashkasham is approximately 4,084 km (2,537 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,386 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ashkasham — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,064 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Ashkasham is approximately 321 km (199 mi) SW of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
