Current Date And Time In Farah, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:15:29 AFT
Capital: Farah
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 573,146
Area: 48,470.90 km²
State Code: FRA
Explore the interactive satellite map of Farah, a state or administrative region of 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 Farah — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Farah in Afghanistan.
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) | 32.4953° N | 62.2627° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.4953 | 62.2627 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 29' 43" N | 62° 15' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 29.7197' N | 62° 15.7598' E |
| State / Region | Farah |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Farah |
| State Code | FRA |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Districts | 11 |
| Population | 573,146 |
| Area (km²) | 48,470.90 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 18,714.71 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 5.09 /km² |
| Elevation | 704 m / 2,309 ft |
| Area Rank | #4 in Afghanistan |
| Population Rank | #19 of 34 in Afghanistan |
| GPS (DD) | 32.4953, 62.2627 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Farah to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Afghanistan.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimroz | Afghanistan | S | 164 km | 102 mi | ~2h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Helmand | Afghanistan | SE | 204 km | 127 mi | ~2h 33m | 🗺 View |
| Herat | Afghanistan | N | 207 km | 128 mi | ~2h 35m | 🗺 View |
| Ghowr | Afghanistan | NE | 304 km | 189 mi | ~3h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Badghis | Afghanistan | NE | 328 km | 204 mi | ~4h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Kandahar | Afghanistan | E | 340 km | 211 mi | ~4h 15m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Farah, along with each city's aerial distance from Farah, Farah's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farah | 32.3745° N | 62.1164° E | 662 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anar Darah | 32.7587° N | 61.654° E | 778 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dasht-e Qal‘ah | 33.0298° N | 63.8395° E | 1,718 m | 177 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Du Qal‘ah | 32.1424° N | 61.4469° E | 557 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kushkak | 32.2899° N | 61.5219° E | 612 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lash-e Juwayn | 31.7138° N | 61.6227° E | 513 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Sulţan-e Bakwah | 32.2414° N | 62.9494° E | 724 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qal‘ah-ye Kuhnah | 32.6159° N | 63.6668° E | 1,429 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shindand | 33.2667° N | 62.3565° E | 1,169 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Farah is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Afghanistan. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Farah on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Afghanistan.
The satellite view of Farah helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Afghanistan national map
Farah occupies a distinct geographic zone within Afghanistan in the Asia region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Farah for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Afghanistan. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Farah 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Afghanistan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Farah are latitude 32.4953° and longitude 62.2627°. In directional format: 32.4953° N, 62.2627° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Farah in Afghanistan and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Farah is a state or administrative region of Afghanistan, located in Asia. Its capital city is Farah. View the exact position of Farah on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Farah is at: Latitude 32° 29' 43" N and Longitude 62° 15' 46" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Farah covers a total area of approximately 48,470.90 km² (18,714.71 mi²). This is roughly 7.49% of Afghanistan's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Farah is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.4953, 62.2627 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Farah in Afghanistan. For broader context, explore the Afghanistan national map or nearby states.
Today in Farah, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM, giving a day length of 13h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Farah's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Farah is approximately 3,617 km (2,248 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,846 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Farah — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 997 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 place.
Farah, the capital of Farah, is approximately 697 km (433 mi) E of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
