Current Date And Time In Shwak, Afghanistan
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
06:01:38 AFT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shwak, a city in Paktia, 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 Shwak — 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 Shwak.
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) | 33.4239° N | 69.3768° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 33.4239 | 69.3768 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 25' 26" N | 69° 22' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 25.4316' N | 69° 22.6104' E |
| City | Shwak |
| State | Paktia (ولایت پکتیا) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Shwāk |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Elevation | 2,300 m / 7,546 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 33.4239, 69.3768 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shwak 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 Paktia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardez | Paktia | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Salam Khel | Paktia | N | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Wulêswali Sayyid Karam | Paktia | N | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Zurmat | Paktia | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Maidan Khulah | Paktia | NE | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Tsamkani | Paktia | NE | 59 km | 36 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Paktia, the home state of Shwak, along with each city's aerial distance from Gardez, Paktia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardez | 33.5974° N | 69.2259° E | 2,308 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maidan Khulah | 33.6492° N | 69.7812° E | 2,026 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salam Khel | 33.6707° N | 69.3298° E | 2,417 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsamkani | 33.803° N | 69.8167° E | 1,716 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsapêrai | 33.83° N | 69.9192° E | 1,679 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wulêswali Sayyid Karam | 33.6906° N | 69.3688° E | 2,458 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zurmat | 33.4378° N | 69.0277° E | 2,150 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| ‘Ali Khel | 33.9425° N | 69.7191° E | 2,144 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
Khost International Airport IATA: KHT 43 km (27 mi) from Shwak |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of ‘Ali Khel |
| 🗺 Map of Tsapêrai |
The exact GPS location of Shwak gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Paktia. 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 Paktia 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 Shwak are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shwak 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
Shwak sits within Paktia, 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 Shwak 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 Paktia. › Browse every city in Paktia
Coordinates for Shwak 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 Shwak are latitude 33.4239° and longitude 69.3768°. In directional format: 33.4239° N, 69.3768° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shwak in Paktia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shwak is a city in Paktia, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Shwāk. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shwak sits at: Latitude 33° 25' 26" N and Longitude 69° 22' 37" 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 Shwak is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 33.4239, 69.3768 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shwak in Paktia. For broader context, explore the Paktia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shwak is Khost International Airport (KHT), roughly 43 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shwak is approximately 24 km (15 mi) from Gardez, the capital of Paktia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Paktia.
Shwak sits at an elevation of approximately 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Paktia.
The closest cities to Shwak include Gardez, Salam Khel, Wulêswali Sayyid Karam. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shwak, sunrise is at 05:10 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM, giving a day length of 13h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shwak's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shwak is approximately 3,721 km (2,312 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,446 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shwak — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 707 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.
Shwak is approximately 124 km (77 mi) N of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
