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Sarpol-e Z̄ahab, Kermanshah Province, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Sarpol-e Z̄ahab, Iran

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
08:03:24 IRST
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 45,481

📍 Cities Near To Sarpol-e Z̄ahab


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab in Kermanshah Province, Iran 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab.

📍 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab from our regional database:

State / RegionKermanshah Province
Total Population45,481
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude34.4611° N
Center Longitude45.8626° E
Elevation547 m (1,795 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
Population Rank in Kermanshah Province#6 of 23
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of ‘Abbasabad ‘Abbasabad127 204 110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Abdanan Abdanan135 218 117
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Agamy Agamy139 224 121
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Al ‘Aziziyah Al ‘Aziziyah117 188 101
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Al Khaliş Al Khaliş88 141 76
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al Maḩmudiyah Al Maḩmudiyah129 208 112
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Al Miqdadiyah Al Miqdadiyah63 101 54
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of al-Fuhud al-Fuhud63 101 54
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Alek Alek61 98 53
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Anjireh Anjireh122 197 106
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Arkavaz Arkavaz86 138 74
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Armardeh Armardeh102 164 88
North (N)
National Flag Of Aş Şuwayrah Aş Şuwayrah123 198 107
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Asmanabad Asmanabad54 87 47
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aţ Ţarmiyah Aţ Ţarmiyah100 161 87
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Sarpol-e Z̄ahab


States and regions closest to Kermanshah Province (home state of Sarpol-e Z̄ahab), 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 Al-Qadisiyah Al-Qadisiyah189 303 164
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ardabil Province Ardabil Province280 451 243
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Babil Babil184 296 160
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Baghdad Baghdad154 248 134
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Basra Basra279 449 242
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari273 440 237
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dhi Qar Dhi Qar232 374 202
South (S)
National Flag Of Diyala Diyala99 159 86
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Duhok Duhok265 427 230
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of East Azerbaijan East Azerbaijan251 404 218
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Sarpol-e Z̄ahab


Countries bordering or closest to Iran, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sarpol-e Z̄ahab'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 Afghanistan Afghanistan817 1,315 709
East (E)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia714 1,149 620
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan632 1,017 549
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain478 770 415
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia887 1,427 770
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq583 939 507
West (W)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait426 686 370
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh664 1,068 576
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oman Oman767 1,234 666
South (S)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar512 823 444
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kermanshah Province, Iran.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sarpol-e Z̄ahab (You)Kermanshah Province45,481
Qaşr-e ShirinKermanshah Province26.7WNW
Gilan-e GharbKermanshah Province35.9S
Kerend-e GharbKermanshah Province40.0ESE
TazehabadKermanshah Province40.5NE
OzgolehKermanshah Province1,50241.3N
KhanaqinDiyala175,00045.1WSW
KelarSulaymaniyah250,00053.2WNW
Sarab Bas-e Seyyed ‘AliKermanshah Province54555.1NE
Jalawla’Diyala67.0WSW
RostamKhanIlam Province55868.5SSE

🏆 Kermanshah Province City Rankings

How does Sarpol-e Z̄ahab rank within Kermanshah 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kermanshah621,100
Eslamabad-e Gharb90,559
Harsin57,647
Javanrud54,354
Kangavar51,352
Sarpol-e Z̄ahab ⭐45,481
Sonqor44,256
Şaḩneh35,508
Paveh25,771
Ravansar24,527

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kermanshah97.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kermanshah6,403.09
✈️ Nearest Airport
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
IATA: KSH
120 km (74 mi) from Sarpol-e Z̄ahab
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
📊 Compare Kermanshah Province Cities
Sarpol-e Z̄ahab ranks #6 of 23 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Sarpol-e Z̄ahab Sits on the Map

Sarpol-e Z̄ahab sits inside Kermanshah Province, Iran and ranks #6 of 23 cities in Kermanshah 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.

📏 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sarpol-e Z̄ahab against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kermanshah Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sarpol-e Z̄ahab: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab and the countries closest to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Iran. 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab, 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sarpol-e Z̄ahab

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sarpol-e Z̄ahab

Which cities are closest to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab?

See the Cities Near To Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Kermanshah Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Sarpol-e Z̄ahab to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahab?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sarpol-e Z̄ahab. 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 Kermanshah Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sarpol-e Z̄ahab compare in size to the cities near it?

Sarpol-e Z̄ahab ranks #6 of 23 cities in Kermanshah Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sarpol-e Z̄ahab is Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH), about 120 km (74 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.