Current Date And Time In Sharan, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:04:23 AFT
State: Paktika
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 2,200
District: Sharan
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sharan, a city in Paktika, 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 Sharan — 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 Sharan.
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) | 33.1757° N | 68.7305° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 33.1757 | 68.7305 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 10' 32" N | 68° 43' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 10.5408' N | 68° 43.827' E |
| City | Sharan |
| State | Paktika (ولایت پکتیکا) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Sharan |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 2,200 |
| Elevation | 2,145 m / 7,038 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 33.1757, 68.7305 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sharan 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 Paktika.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaṟah Sharan | Paktika | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Muta Khan | Paktika | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| ‘Alaqahdari Yosuf Khel | Paktika | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Yaḩyá Khel | Paktika | S | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Ōmnah | Paktika | S | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Khayr Koṯ | Paktika | SW | 44 km | 28 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Paktika, the home state of Sharan, along with each city's aerial distance from Sharana, Paktika'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarghun Shahr | 32.8473° N | 68.4457° E | 2,120 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaṟah Sharan | 33.1464° N | 68.7921° E | 2,154 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| ‘Alaqahdari Saṟobi | 32.7933° N | 69.0866° E | 2,400 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| ‘Alaqahdari Yosuf Khel | 33.052° N | 68.65° E | 2,239 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gomal Kêlay | 32.5099° N | 68.856° E | 1,827 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Jani Khel | 32.7632° N | 68.3972° E | 2,048 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Khayr Koṯ | 32.8536° N | 68.4497° E | 2,126 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Khoshamand | 32.6857° N | 68.238° E | 2,011 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Muta Khan | 33.24° N | 68.8663° E | 2,124 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nikêh | 33.1893° N | 69.2718° E | 2,488 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Khost International Airport IATA: KHT 101 km (63 mi) from Sharan |
The exact GPS location of Sharan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Paktika. 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 Paktika 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 Sharan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sharan 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
Sharan sits within Paktika, 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 Sharan 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 Paktika. › Browse every city in Paktika
Coordinates for Sharan 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 Sharan are latitude 33.1757° and longitude 68.7305°. In directional format: 33.1757° N, 68.7305° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sharan in Paktika and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sharan is a city in Paktika, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Sharan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sharan sits at: Latitude 33° 10' 32" N and Longitude 68° 43' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sharan has a population of approximately 2,200 people. This is roughly 0.449% of Paktika's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Paktika.
The interactive satellite map of Sharan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 33.1757, 68.7305 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sharan in Paktika. For broader context, explore the Paktika state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sharan is Khost International Airport (KHT), roughly 101 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sharan sits at an elevation of approximately 2,145 meters (7,038 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Paktika.
The closest cities to Sharan include Zaṟah Sharan, Muta Khan, ‘Alaqahdari Yosuf Khel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sharan, sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM, giving a day length of 13h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sharan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sharan is approximately 3,693 km (2,295 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,404 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sharan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 693 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.
Sharan is approximately 156 km (97 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.
