Current Date And Time In Al Faw, Iraq
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:53:10 AST
State: Basra
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 104,569
District: Al-Faw District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Al Faw, a city in Basra, Iraq, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Al Faw — 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 Al Faw.
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 Iraq operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.9742° N | 48.4731° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 29.9742 | 48.4731 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 58' 27" N | 48° 28' 23" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 58.4526' N | 48° 28.3854' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Al Faw 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 Basra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naḩiyat Baḩar | Basra | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Umm Qaşr | Basra | W | 54 km | 33 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Abi al Khaşib | Basra | NW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Naḩiyat ‘Atbah | Basra | NW | 72 km | 44 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Şafwan | Basra | W | 75 km | 46 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Abu al-Kahṣib | Basra | NW | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 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 Basra, the home state of Al Faw, along with each city's aerial distance from Basra, Basra'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Başrah al Qadimah | 30.5032° N | 47.8151° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Basrah | 30.5085° N | 47.7804° E | 4 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Abu al-Kahṣib | 30.4431° N | 47.878° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Madinah | 30.9632° N | 47.27° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Qurnah | 31.0155° N | 47.4336° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Az Zubayr | 30.3921° N | 47.7018° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Umm Qaşr | 30.0362° N | 47.9195° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Harithah | 30.5848° N | 47.7611° E | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Şafwan | 30.1165° N | 47.7164° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Naḩiyat ‘Atbah | 30.4812° N | 48.0142° E | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport IATA: ABD 50 km (31 mi) from Al Faw |
The exact GPS location of Al Faw gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Basra. 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 Basra 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 Al Faw are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Al Faw 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 Iraq map
Al Faw sits within Basra, Iraq, 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 Al Faw 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 Basra. › Browse every city in Basra
Coordinates for Al Faw 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 Iraq. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Al Faw are latitude 29.9742° and longitude 48.4731°. In directional format: 29.9742° N, 48.4731° E. These coordinates mark the center of Al Faw in Basra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Al Faw is a city in Basra, Iraq, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Al-Faw District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Al Faw sits at: Latitude 29° 58' 27" N and Longitude 48° 28' 23" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Al Faw has a population of approximately 104,569 people. This is roughly 2.324% of Basra's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Basra.
The interactive satellite map of Al Faw is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 29.9742, 48.4731 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Al Faw in Basra. For broader context, explore the Basra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Al Faw is Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Al Faw sits at an elevation of approximately 2 meters (7 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Basra.
The closest cities to Al Faw include Naḩiyat Baḩar, Umm Qaşr, Abi al Khaşib. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Al Faw, sunrise is at 05:10 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 13h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Al Faw's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Al Faw is approximately 3,337 km (2,073 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,674 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Al Faw — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 564 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.
Al Faw is approximately 537 km (334 mi) NW of Baghdad, the national capital of Iraq, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
