Current Date And Time In Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
05:09:28 AFT
State: Helmand
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 43,934
District: Lashkar Gāh
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lashkar Gah, a city in Helmand, 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 Lashkar Gah — 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 Lashkar Gah.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.5938° N | 64.3716° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.5938 | 64.3716 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 35' 38" N | 64° 22' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 35.6292' N | 64° 22.2966' E |
| City | Lashkar Gah |
| State | Helmand (ولایت هلمند) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Lashkar Gāh |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 43,934 |
| Elevation | 786 m / 2,579 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.5938, 64.3716 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lashkar Gah 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 Helmand.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ḩukumat-e Nad ‘Ali | Helmand | NW | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Gereshk | Helmand | NE | 31 km | 20 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Darwishan | Helmand | SW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan | Helmand | S | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Sangin | Helmand | NE | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Washer | Helmand | NW | 88 km | 55 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 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 Helmand, the home state of Lashkar Gah, along with each city's aerial distance from Lashkar Gah, Helmand'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gereshk | 31.8209° N | 64.5701° E | 830 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Khan Neshin | 30.5488° N | 63.7888° E | 642 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sangin | 32.0728° N | 64.8359° E | 885 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| ‘Alaqahdari Dishu | 30.4321° N | 63.298° E | 596 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan | 31.1323° N | 64.1934° E | 714 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ḩukumat-e Nad ‘Ali | 31.6429° N | 64.2398° E | 797 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Musá Qal‘ah | 32.4457° N | 64.7449° E | 1,053 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Now Zad | 32.4032° N | 64.4696° E | 1,220 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Washer | 32.2512° N | 63.8555° E | 1,175 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baghran Khulah | 33.0088° N | 64.9666° E | - | 167 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport IATA: KDH 140 km (87 mi) from Lashkar Gah |
The exact GPS location of Lashkar Gah gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Helmand. 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 Helmand 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 Lashkar Gah are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lashkar Gah 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
Lashkar Gah sits within Helmand, 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 Lashkar Gah 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 Helmand. › Browse every city in Helmand
Coordinates for Lashkar Gah 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 Lashkar Gah are latitude 31.5938° and longitude 64.3716°. In directional format: 31.5938° N, 64.3716° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lashkar Gah in Helmand and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lashkar Gah is a city in Helmand, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Lashkar Gāh. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lashkar Gah sits at: Latitude 31° 35' 38" N and Longitude 64° 22' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lashkar Gah has a population of approximately 43,934 people. This is roughly 4.393% of Helmand's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Helmand.
The interactive satellite map of Lashkar Gah is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.5938, 64.3716 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lashkar Gah in Helmand. For broader context, explore the Helmand state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lashkar Gah is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH), roughly 140 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lashkar Gah sits at an elevation of approximately 786 meters (2,579 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Helmand.
The closest cities to Lashkar Gah include Ḩukumat-e Nad ‘Ali, Gereshk, Darwishan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lashkar Gah, sunrise is at 05:24 AM and sunset is at 07:13 PM, giving a day length of 13h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lashkar Gah's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lashkar Gah is approximately 3,517 km (2,185 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,104 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lashkar Gah — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 778 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.
Lashkar Gah is approximately 554 km (344 mi) NE of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
