Current Date And Time In Arafsa, Azerbaijan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:50:13 AZT
State: Nakhchivan
Currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (AZT)
Population: 927
District: Julfa Rayon
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arafsa, a city in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Arafsa — 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 Arafsa.
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 Azerbaijan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.2938° N | 45.7881° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.2938 | 45.7881 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 17' 38" N | 45° 47' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 17.6298' N | 45° 47.2866' E |
| City | Arafsa |
| State | Nakhchivan (Naxçıvan Muxtar Respublikası) |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Julfa Rayon |
| Time Zone | +04:00 |
| Population | 927 |
| Elevation | 1,607 m / 5,273 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.2938, 45.7881 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arafsa 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 Nakhchivan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şahbuz | Nakhchivan | NW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Cahri | Nakhchivan | W | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Tazakend | Nakhchivan | SW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Naxçıvan | Nakhchivan | W | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Sumbatan-diza | Nakhchivan | S | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Yaycı | Nakhchivan | S | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 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 Nakhchivan, the home state of Arafsa, along with each city's aerial distance from Nakhchivan, Nakhchivan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naxçıvan | 39.2089° N | 45.4122° E | 887 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Culfa | 38.954° N | 45.6296° E | 714 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ordubad | 38.9096° N | 46.0227° E | 892 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Yaycı | 38.9405° N | 45.7324° E | 706 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Cahri | 39.3484° N | 45.4156° E | 1,074 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sharur City | 39.553° N | 44.9799° E | 810 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Deste | 38.8838° N | 45.9096° E | 696 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Şahbuz | 39.4072° N | 45.5739° E | 1,196 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Oğlanqala | 39.5869° N | 45.0461° E | 853 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sedarak | 39.7143° N | 44.8846° E | 860 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Nakhchivan International Airport IATA: NAJ 31 km (19 mi) from Arafsa |
The exact GPS location of Arafsa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nakhchivan. 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 Nakhchivan 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 Arafsa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arafsa 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 Azerbaijan map
Arafsa sits within Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, 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 Arafsa 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 Nakhchivan. › Browse every city in Nakhchivan
Coordinates for Arafsa 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 Azerbaijan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arafsa are latitude 39.2938° and longitude 45.7881°. In directional format: 39.2938° N, 45.7881° E. These coordinates mark the center of Arafsa in Nakhchivan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arafsa is a city in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Julfa Rayon. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arafsa sits at: Latitude 39° 17' 38" N and Longitude 45° 47' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arafsa has a population of approximately 927 people. This is roughly 0.201% of Nakhchivan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nakhchivan.
The interactive satellite map of Arafsa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.2938, 45.7881 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arafsa in Nakhchivan. For broader context, explore the Nakhchivan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arafsa is Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ), roughly 31 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arafsa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,607 meters (5,273 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nakhchivan.
The closest cities to Arafsa include Şahbuz, Cahri, Tazakend. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arafsa, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 07:58 PM, giving a day length of 13h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arafsa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arafsa is approximately 4,374 km (2,718 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,945 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arafsa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,628 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.
Arafsa is approximately 371 km (230 mi) E of Baku, the national capital of Azerbaijan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
