Current Date And Time In Chiras, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:17:33 AFT
State: Sar-e Pol Province
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 12,779
District: Kōhistānāt
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chiras, a city in Sar-e Pol Province, 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 Chiras — 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 Chiras.
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) | 35.4167° N | 65.9823° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.4167 | 65.9823 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 25' 0" N | 65° 58' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 25.0044' N | 65° 58.9404' E |
| City | Chiras |
| State | Sar-e Pol Province (Sar-e Pol) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kōhistānāt |
| Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population | 12,779 |
| Elevation | 2,691 m / 8,829 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.4167, 65.9823 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chiras 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 Sar-e Pol Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagaw-Bay | Sar-e Pol Province | N | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Qal‘ah-ye Shahr | Sar-e Pol Province | W | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Pasnay | Sar-e Pol Province | NW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Larkird | Sar-e Pol Province | E | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Sang-e Charak | Sar-e Pol Province | NE | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Tukzar | Sar-e Pol Province | NE | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 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 Sar-e Pol Province, the home state of Chiras, along with each city's aerial distance from Sar-e Pol, Sar-e Pol Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sar-e Pul | 36.2154° N | 65.9325° E | 657 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sang-e Charak | 35.8497° N | 66.4369° E | 1,483 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tukzar | 35.9483° N | 66.4213° E | 1,210 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Larkird | 35.4894° N | 66.6641° E | 1,508 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tagaw-Bay | 35.6994° N | 66.0616° E | 1,666 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Qal‘ah-ye Shahr | 35.5473° N | 65.5676° E | 2,136 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pasnay | 35.7666° N | 65.7649° E | 1,759 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Şayad | 36.1353° N | 65.8297° E | 946 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sozmah Qal‘ah | 36.0992° N | 66.2082° E | 870 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport IATA: MMZ 124 km (77 mi) from Chiras |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Sozmah Qal‘ah |
| 🗺 Map of Şayad |
| 🗺 Map of Sar-e Pul |
The exact GPS location of Chiras gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sar-e Pol Province. 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 Sar-e Pol Province 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 Chiras are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chiras 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
Chiras sits within Sar-e Pol Province, 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 Chiras 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 Sar-e Pol Province. › Browse every city in Sar-e Pol Province
Coordinates for Chiras 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 Chiras are latitude 35.4167° and longitude 65.9823°. In directional format: 35.4167° N, 65.9823° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chiras in Sar-e Pol Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chiras is a city in Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kōhistānāt. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chiras sits at: Latitude 35° 25' 0" N and Longitude 65° 58' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chiras has a population of approximately 12,779 people. This is roughly 2.021% of Sar-e Pol Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sar-e Pol Province.
The interactive satellite map of Chiras is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.4167, 65.9823 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chiras in Sar-e Pol Province. For broader context, explore the Sar-e Pol Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chiras is Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport (MMZ), roughly 124 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chiras sits at an elevation of approximately 2,691 meters (8,829 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sar-e Pol Province.
The closest cities to Chiras include Tagaw-Bay, Qal‘ah-ye Shahr, Pasnay. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chiras, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM, giving a day length of 13h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chiras's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chiras is approximately 3,943 km (2,450 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,986 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chiras — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,017 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.
Chiras is approximately 307 km (191 mi) E of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
