Current Date And Time In Karaj, Iran
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:42:37 IRST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Karaj, a city in Alborz Province, Iran, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Karaj — 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 Karaj.
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 Iran operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.8327° N | 50.9916° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.8327 | 50.9916 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 49' 58" N | 50° 59' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 49.9596' N | 50° 59.493' E |
| City | Karaj |
| State | Alborz Province (Alborzo) |
| Country | Iran |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +03:30 |
| Population | 1,448,075 |
| Area (km²) | 162.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 62.55 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8,938.73 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,341 m / 4,400 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.8327, 50.9916 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Karaj 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 Alborz Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrak-e Nahal Va Baz̄r | Alborz Province | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Shahrak-e Mohandesi-ye Zera‘i | Alborz Province | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Golestanak | Alborz Province | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Moḩammad Shahr | Alborz Province | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Kamalshahr | Alborz Province | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Fardis | Alborz Province | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Alborz Province, the home state of Karaj, along with each city's aerial distance from Karaj, Alborz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz̧arabad | 35.9541° N | 50.6061° E | 1,199 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamalshahr | 35.8619° N | 50.8742° E | 1,269 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moḩammad Shahr | 35.763° N | 50.9171° E | 1,238 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shahr-e Jadid-e Mehestan | 35.9891° N | 50.7451° E | 1,521 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hashtgerd | 35.962° N | 50.6799° E | 1,272 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eshtehard | 35.7255° N | 50.3662° E | 1,161 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garmdarreh | 35.748° N | 51.0687° E | 1,218 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shahrak-e Mohandesi-ye Zera‘i | 35.772° N | 50.956° E | 1,268 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hiv | 36.0315° N | 50.647° E | 1,462 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lashgarabad | 35.8553° N | 50.7462° E | 1,249 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
Payam International Airport IATA: PYK 16 km (10 mi) from Karaj |
The exact GPS location of Karaj gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alborz 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 Alborz 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 Karaj are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Karaj 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 Iran map
Karaj sits within Alborz Province, Iran, 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 Karaj 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 Alborz Province. › Browse every city in Alborz Province
Coordinates for Karaj 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 Iran. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Karaj are latitude 35.8327° and longitude 50.9916°. In directional format: 35.8327° N, 50.9916° E. These coordinates mark the center of Karaj in Alborz Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Karaj is a city in Alborz Province, Iran, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Karaj sits at: Latitude 35° 49' 58" N and Longitude 50° 59' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Karaj has a population of approximately 1,448,075 people. This is roughly 53.387% of Alborz Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alborz Province.
The interactive satellite map of Karaj is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.8327, 50.9916 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Karaj in Alborz Province. For broader context, explore the Alborz Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Karaj is Payam International Airport (PYK), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Karaj sits at an elevation of approximately 1,341 meters (4,400 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alborz Province.
The closest cities to Karaj include Shahrak-e Nahal Va Baz̄r, Shahrak-e Mohandesi-ye Zera‘i, Golestanak. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Karaj, sunrise is at 05:22 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM, giving a day length of 13h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Karaj's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Karaj is approximately 3,989 km (2,479 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,602 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Karaj — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,202 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.
Karaj is approximately 42 km (26 mi) E of Tehran, the national capital of Iran, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
