
Find cities, states and countries closest to Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan in Helmand, Afghanistan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| ‘Alaqahdari Dishu | 72 | 116 | 62 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Baba Şaḩib | 94 | 151 | 82 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Chinar | 81 | 131 | 71 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Darwishan | 21 | 34 | 18 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dê Narkhel Kêlay | 123 | 199 | 107 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Deh Rawud | 127 | 204 | 110 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Deh-e Shu | 71 | 114 | 62 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Gereshk | 52 | 84 | 46 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ḩukumat-e Nad ‘Ali | 35 | 57 | 31 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kandahar | 95 | 154 | 83 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Khan Neshin | 47 | 76 | 41 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Khash | 87 | 140 | 76 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kishk-e Nakhud | 61 | 98 | 53 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Lashkar Gah | 34 | 54 | 29 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Sulţan-e Bakwah | 106 | 170 | 92 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Helmand (home state of Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Badghis | 263 | 423 | 228 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Balochistan | 210 | 338 | 182 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bamyan | 326 | 525 | 283 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Daykundi | 200 | 323 | 174 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Farah | 126 | 204 | 110 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ghowr | 197 | 317 | 171 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Herat | 230 | 371 | 200 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kandahar | 105 | 169 | 91 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Nimroz | 92 | 148 | 80 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Oruzgan | 167 | 269 | 145 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Afghanistan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Azerbaijan | 1,187 | 1,910 | 1,031 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bahrain | 1,159 | 1,866 | 1,007 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| India | 1,150 | 1,851 | 999 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Iran | 817 | 1,315 | 709 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kazakhstan | 974 | 1,567 | 846 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kyrgyzstan | 633 | 1,019 | 550 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nepal | 1,042 | 1,676 | 905 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Oman | 1,119 | 1,801 | 972 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pakistan | 264 | 425 | 229 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Qatar | 1,154 | 1,857 | 1,002 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Helmand, Afghanistan.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan (You) | Helmand | 9,012 | — | — |
| Darwishan | Helmand | — | 34.1 | NW |
| Lashkar Gah | Helmand | 43,934 | 54.0 | NNE |
| Ḩukumat-e Nad ‘Ali | Helmand | — | 56.9 | N |
| Khan Neshin | Helmand | 25,600 | 75.5 | SSW |
| Gereshk | Helmand | 43,588 | 84.5 | NNE |
| Kishk-e Nakhud | Kandahar | — | 98.5 | NE |
| Deh-e Shu | Helmand | — | 114.2 | SW |
| ‘Alaqahdari Dishu | Helmand | 9,196 | 115.7 | SW |
| Sangin | Helmand | 13,579 | 121.0 | NNE |
| Pashmul | Kandahar | — | 127.0 | ENE |
How does Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan rank within Helmand? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lashkar Gah | 43,934 |
| Gereshk | 43,588 |
| Khan Neshin | 25,600 |
| Sangin | 13,579 |
| ‘Alaqahdari Dishu | 9,196 |
| Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan ⭐ | 9,012 |
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Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport IATA: KDH 163 km (101 mi) from Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan |
Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan sits inside Helmand, Afghanistan and ranks #6 of 6 cities in Helmand by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan and the countries closest to Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Afghanistan. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Helmand, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Helmand by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Helmand city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan ranks #6 of 6 cities in Helmand by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Markaz-e Ḩukumat-e Darweshan is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH), about 163 km (101 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.