
Find cities, states and countries closest to Sang-e Charak in Sar-e Pol Province, 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 Sang-e Charak.
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 Sang-e Charak from our regional database:
| State / Region | Sar-e Pol Province |
| District | Sangchārak |
| Total Population | 15,377 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 35.8497° N |
| Center Longitude | 66.4369° E |
| Elevation | 1,483 m (4,866 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Population Rank in Sar-e Pol Province | #2 of 7 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aibak | 93 | 149 | 81 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Andkhoy | 106 | 170 | 92 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Aq Kupruk | 28 | 45 | 24 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aqcha | 74 | 120 | 64 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bahorí | 138 | 222 | 120 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bal Chiragh | 68 | 109 | 59 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Balkh | 68 | 109 | 59 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bamyan | 106 | 170 | 92 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bazar-e Yakawlang | 83 | 133 | 72 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bhuch | 106 | 171 | 92 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chahar Bagh | 104 | 168 | 91 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chimtal | 61 | 98 | 53 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Chiras | 39 | 63 | 34 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Darzab | 60 | 96 | 52 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Darzi Ab | 61 | 98 | 53 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Sar-e Pol Province (home state of Sang-e Charak), 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 | 133 | 214 | 115 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Baghlan | 155 | 250 | 135 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Balkh | 89 | 143 | 77 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bamyan | 117 | 188 | 101 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Daykundi | 138 | 223 | 120 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Dushanbe | 250 | 403 | 217 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Farah | 308 | 496 | 268 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Faryab | 70 | 112 | 61 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ghazni | 199 | 321 | 173 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ghowr | 126 | 203 | 110 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Afghanistan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sang-e Charak'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 Sang-e Charak. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Sang-e Charak (You) | Sar-e Pol Province | 15,377 | — | — |
| Sang-e Charak | Jowzjan | — | 7.7 | E |
| Tukzar | Sar-e Pol Province | 12,021 | 11.1 | N |
| Sozmah Qal‘ah | Sar-e Pol Province | — | 34.5 | NW |
| Tagaw-Bay | Sar-e Pol Province | 9,096 | 37.8 | WSW |
| Lab-Sar | Balkh | 1,068 | 41.1 | ENE |
| Aq Kupruk | Balkh | — | 44.6 | NE |
| Larkird | Sar-e Pol Province | 11,635 | 45.0 | SSE |
| Sar-e Pul | Sar-e Pol Province | 52,121 | 60.9 | NW |
| Pasnay | Sar-e Pol Province | — | 61.3 | W |
| Şayad | Sar-e Pol Province | — | 63.2 | WNW |
How does Sang-e Charak rank within Sar-e Pol Province? 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 Sang-e Charak appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Sar-e Pul | 52,121 |
| Sang-e Charak ⭐ | 15,377 |
| Chiras | 12,779 |
| Tukzar | 12,021 |
| Larkird | 11,635 |
| Tagaw-Bay | 9,096 |
| Qal‘ah-ye Shahr | 7,756 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Sar-e Pul | 29.90 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Sar-e Pul | 1,743.18 |
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport IATA: MZR 118 km (73 mi) from Sang-e Charak |
Sang-e Charak sits inside Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan and ranks #2 of 7 cities in Sar-e Pol Province 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 Sang-e Charak and the countries closest to Sang-e Charak 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 Sang-e Charak, 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 Sang-e Charak at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Sar-e Pol Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sang-e Charak — 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 Sang-e Charak 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 Sar-e Pol Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sang-e Charak 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 Sang-e Charak 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 Sang-e Charak 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 Sang-e Charak 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 Sang-e Charak. 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 Sar-e Pol Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Sang-e Charak ranks #2 of 7 cities in Sar-e Pol Province 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 Sang-e Charak is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), about 118 km (73 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.