Current Date And Time In Khost, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:45:47 AFT
State: Khowst
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 96,123
District: Khōst
Explore the interactive satellite map of Khost, a city in Khowst, 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 Khost — 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 Khost.
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) | 33.3395° N | 69.9204° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 33.3395 | 69.9204 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 20' 22" N | 69° 55' 13" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 20.3706' N | 69° 55.2246' E |
| City | Khost |
| State | Khowst |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Khōst |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 96,123 |
| Elevation | 1,183 m / 3,881 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 33.3395, 69.9204 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Khost 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 Khowst.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaykh Amir Kêlay | Khowst | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| ‘Ali Sher ‘Alaqahdari | Khowst | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Khulbisat | Khowst | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Zor Koṯ | Khowst | NW | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Dwah Manḏay | Khowst | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Sperah | Khowst | W | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 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 Khowst, the home state of Khost, along with each city's aerial distance from Khost, Khowst'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Ali Sher ‘Alaqahdari | 33.4362° N | 70.0671° E | 1,082 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dwah Manḏay | 33.2816° N | 69.5853° E | 1,543 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Khulbisat | 33.4948° N | 70.0061° E | 1,148 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shaykh Amir Kêlay | 33.2874° N | 69.9128° E | 1,207 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sperah | 33.202° N | 69.5152° E | 1,743 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zor Koṯ | 33.5415° N | 69.7345° E | 1,845 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
Khost International Airport IATA: KHT 12 km (8 mi) from Khost |
The exact GPS location of Khost gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Khowst. 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 Khowst 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 Khost are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Khost 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
Khost sits within Khowst, 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 Khost 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 Khowst. › Browse every city in Khowst
Coordinates for Khost 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 Khost are latitude 33.3395° and longitude 69.9204°. In directional format: 33.3395° N, 69.9204° E. These coordinates mark the center of Khost in Khowst and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Khost is a city in Khowst, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Khōst. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Khost sits at: Latitude 33° 20' 22" N and Longitude 69° 55' 13" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Khost has a population of approximately 96,123 people. This is roughly 14.840% of Khowst's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Khowst.
The interactive satellite map of Khost is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 33.3395, 69.9204 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Khost in Khowst. For broader context, explore the Khowst state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Khost is Khost International Airport (KHT), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Khost sits at an elevation of approximately 1,183 meters (3,881 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Khowst.
The closest cities to Khost include Shaykh Amir Kêlay, ‘Ali Sher ‘Alaqahdari, Khulbisat. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Khost, sunrise is at 05:09 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 13h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Khost's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Khost is approximately 3,711 km (2,306 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,503 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Khost — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 691 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.
Khost is approximately 149 km (93 mi) NW of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
