Current Date And Time In Qala i Naw, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:56:46 AFT
State: Badghis
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 9,000
District: Qalβah-ye Now
Explore the interactive satellite map of Qala i Naw, a city in Badghis, 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 Qala i Naw β 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 Qala i Naw.
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) | 34.9874° N | 63.1289° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.9874 | 63.1289 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 59' 14" N | 63° 7' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 59.241' N | 63° 7.7346' E |
| City | Qala i Naw |
| State | Badghis (ΩΩΨ§ΫΨͺ Ψ¨Ψ§Ψ―ΨΊΫΨ³) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Qalβah-ye Now |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 9,000 |
| Elevation | 887 m / 2,910 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.9874, 63.1289 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qala i Naw 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 Badghis.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ab-e Kamari | Badghis | NW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Sang Atesh | Badghis | N | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Qadis | Badghis | SE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Bala Murghab | Badghis | N | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Jawand | Badghis | E | 93 km | 58 mi | ~1h 33m | 🗺 View |
| Ghormach | Badghis | NE | 102 km | 63 mi | ~1h 42m | 🗺 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 Badghis, the home state of Qala i Naw, along with each city's aerial distance from Qala e Naw, Badghis'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghormach | 35.7306° N | 63.7826° E | 659 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ab-e Kamari | 35.088° N | 63.0678° E | 760 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Jawand | 35.0636° N | 64.1492° E | 945 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Qadis | 34.8085° N | 63.43° E | 1,300 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sang Atesh | 35.248° N | 63.0044° E | 634 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bala Murghab | 35.5841° N | 63.3289° E | 466 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport IATA: HEA 119 km (74 mi) from Qala i Naw |
The exact GPS location of Qala i Naw gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Badghis. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Badghis 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 Qala i Naw are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Qala i Naw 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
Qala i Naw sits within Badghis, 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 Qala i Naw 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 Badghis. › Browse every city in Badghis
Coordinates for Qala i Naw 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 Qala i Naw are latitude 34.9874° and longitude 63.1289°. In directional format: 34.9874° N, 63.1289° E. These coordinates mark the center of Qala i Naw in Badghis and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Qala i Naw is a city in Badghis, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Qalβah-ye Now. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Qala i Naw sits at: Latitude 34° 59' 14" N and Longitude 63° 7' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Qala i Naw has a population of approximately 9,000 people. This is roughly 1.698% of Badghis's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Badghis.
The interactive satellite map of Qala i Naw is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.9874, 63.1289 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Qala i Naw in Badghis. For broader context, explore the Badghis state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Qala i Naw is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA), roughly 119 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Qala i Naw sits at an elevation of approximately 887 meters (2,910 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Badghis.
The closest cities to Qala i Naw include Ab-e Kamari, Sang Atesh, Qadis. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Qala i Naw, sunrise is at 05:33 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM, giving a day length of 13h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Qala i Naw's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Qala i Naw is approximately 3,895 km (2,420 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,757 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Qala i Naw — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,123 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.
Qala i Naw is approximately 554 km (344 mi) E of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
