Current Date And Time In Chakaran, Afghanistan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Chakaran, 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 Chakaran — 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 Chakaran.
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) | 36.9111° N | 71.0688° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.9111 | 71.0688 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 54' 40" N | 71° 4' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 54.6672' N | 71° 4.128' E |
| City | Chakaran |
| State | Badakhshan |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Wardūj |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Elevation | 1,759 m / 5,771 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.9111, 71.0688 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chakaran 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baharak | Badakhshan | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Jurm | Badakhshan | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Shahran | Badakhshan | W | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Ashkasham | Badakhshan | SE | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Zaybak | Badakhshan | SE | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Fayzabad | Badakhshan | NW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 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 Chakaran, 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 |
| Ashkasham | 36.6833° N | 71.5333° E | 3,057 m | 98 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 |
| 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 131 km (82 mi) from Chakaran |
The exact GPS location of Chakaran 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 Chakaran are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chakaran 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
Chakaran 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 Chakaran 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 Chakaran 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 Chakaran are latitude 36.9111° and longitude 71.0688°. In directional format: 36.9111° N, 71.0688° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chakaran in Badakhshan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chakaran is a city in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Wardūj. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chakaran sits at: Latitude 36° 54' 40" N and Longitude 71° 4' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Chakaran is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.9111, 71.0688 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chakaran in Badakhshan. For broader context, explore the Badakhshan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chakaran is Chitral Airport (CJL), roughly 131 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chakaran is approximately 49 km (30 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.
Chakaran sits at an elevation of approximately 1,759 meters (5,771 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 Chakaran include Baharak, Jurm, Shahran. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chakaran, sunrise is at 04:59 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 13h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chakaran's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chakaran is approximately 4,109 km (2,553 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,326 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chakaran — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,086 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.
Chakaran is approximately 315 km (196 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.
