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Kalakan, Kabul, Afghanistan – Afghanistan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kalakan, Afghanistan

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:49:32 AFT
State: Kabul
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
District: Kalakān

📍 Cities Near To Kalakan


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kalakan in Kabul, 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 Kalakan.

📍 Kalakan Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Kalakan from our regional database:

State / RegionKabul
DistrictKalakān
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude34.7837° N
Center Longitude69.15° E
Elevation1,593 m (5,227 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:30
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bagrami Bagrami21 34 18
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Castle Castle22 36 19
South (S)
National Flag Of Chandal Ba’i Chandal Ba’i18 28 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Charikar Charikar16 26 14
North (N)
National Flag Of Ḏanḏar Ḏanḏar18 30 16
East (E)
National Flag Of Deh-e Now Deh-e Now6 10 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ghulam ‘Ali Ghulam ‘Ali12 20 11
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ḩaji Khel Ḩaji Khel28 44 24
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ibrahim Khan Ibrahim Khan20 32 17
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Istalif Istalif5 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jabal os Saraj Jabal os Saraj24 38 21
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kabul Kabul18 28 15
South (S)
National Flag Of Maydanshakhr Maydanshakhr31 50 27
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mir Bachah Koṯ Mir Bachah Koṯ3 5 3
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Paghman Paghman18 28 15
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Kalakan


States and regions closest to Kabul (home state of Kalakan), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baghlan Baghlan115 185 100
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bamyan Bamyan81 130 70
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ghazni Ghazni83 133 72
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kapisa Kapisa38 61 33
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Khowst Khowst91 146 79
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kunar Kunar109 176 95
East (E)
National Flag Of Laghman Laghman54 87 47
East (E)
National Flag Of Logar Logar37 60 32
South (S)
National Flag Of Maidan Wardak Province Maidan Wardak Province57 92 49
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nangarhar Nangarhar85 137 74
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kalakan


Countries bordering or closest to Afghanistan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kalakan's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan1,187 1,910 1,031
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain1,159 1,866 1,007
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of India India1,150 1,851 999
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Iran Iran817 1,315 709
West (W)
National Flag Of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan974 1,567 846
North (N)
National Flag Of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan633 1,019 550
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal1,042 1,676 905
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Oman Oman1,119 1,801 972
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan264 425 229
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar1,154 1,857 1,002
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kalakan. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kabul, Afghanistan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kalakan (You)Kabul
Mir Bachah KoṯKabul5,4054.7SW
Qarah Bagh BazarKabul7.9NNE
ZargaranKabul8.3W
Qarah Bagh KarezKabul8.4NNE
IstalifKabul41,4138.6NW
Deh-e NowKabul10.2WSW
Surkh BilandiKabul15.6SW
Ghulam ‘AliParwan19.9NNE
Pul-e SangiKabul22.8SSE
CharikarParwan53,67625.6N

🏆 Kabul City Rankings

How does Kalakan rank within Kabul? 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 Kalakan appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kabul4,434,550
Paghman49,157
Istalif41,413
Mir Bachah Koṯ5,405

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Paghman2,500.00
Kabul275.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kabul16,125.64
Paghman19.66
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kabul International Airport
IATA: KBL
25 km (15 mi) from Kalakan
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kalakan? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kalakan Sits on the Map

Kalakan sits inside Kabul, Afghanistan. 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Kalakan to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Kalakan outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Kalakan and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kalakan against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kabul city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kalakan: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kalakan and the countries closest to Kalakan 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kalakan, 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 Kalakan at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kalakan

If you're stringing together stops in Kabul, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kalakan — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kalakan MapView the Kalakan map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kalakan Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kabul OverviewExplore the Kabul state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Afghanistan Country DataGet complete Afghanistan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kalakan

Which cities are closest to Kalakan?

See the Cities Near To Kalakan 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 Kabul by population and density.

How is the distance from Kalakan to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kalakan 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 Kalakan map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Kalakan 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Kalakan 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Kalakan?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kalakan. 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 Kabul city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kalakan?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kalakan is Kabul International Airport (KBL), about 25 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.