Current Date And Time In Balkh, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
21:35:30 AFT
Capital: Mazar-i-Sharif
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 1,550,000
Area: 16,186.30 km²
State Code: BAL
Find states and regions closest to Balkh in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Afghanistan and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Afghanistan
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 Balkh from our regional database:
| Capital City | Mazar-i-Sharif |
| Total Population | 1,550,000 |
| Land Area | 16,186 km² |
| Population Density | 89.90 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 36.7551° N |
| Center Longitude | 66.8975° E |
| Average Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +04:30 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Samangan | 67 mi | 107 km | 58 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Jowzjan | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Sar-e Pol Province | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Surxondaryo Region | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Kunduz | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Baghlan | 110 mi | 178 km | 96 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Faryab | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Takhar | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bamyan | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Khatlon Province | 145 mi | 233 km | 126 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Balkh by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Balkh supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Pakistan | 264 mi | 425 km | 229 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tajikistan | 394 mi | 633 km | 342 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Uzbekistan | 541 mi | 871 km | 470 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Turkmenistan | 571 mi | 918 km | 496 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Kyrgyzstan | 633 mi | 1,019 km | 550 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Balkh. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Balkh (You) | Afghanistan | 1,550,000 | 16,186 | 89.90 |
| Samangan | Afghanistan | 420,000 | 11,262 | 37.30 |
| Jowzjan | Afghanistan | 600,000 | 11,798 | 50.80 |
| Sar-e Pol Province | Afghanistan | 632,182 | 16,360 | 18.41 |
| Surxondaryo Region | Uzbekistan | 2,680,800 | 20,800 | 60.47 |
| Kunduz | Afghanistan | 1,080,000 | 8,040 | 134.30 |
| Baghlan | Afghanistan | 1,000,000 | 21,118 | 47.40 |
| Faryab | Afghanistan | 1,100,000 | 20,293 | 54.20 |
| Takhar | Afghanistan | 1,080,000 | 12,333 | 87.60 |
| Bamyan | Afghanistan | 500,000 | 14,175 | 35.30 |
| Khatlon Province | Tajikistan | 3,438,900 | 24,600 | 138.67 |
How does Balkh rank within Afghanistan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Balkh appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Balkh is a state or region within Afghanistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Balkh is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Balkh by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Afghanistan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Balkh using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Balkh.
Knowing the distance from Balkh to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Afghanistan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Balkh map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Balkh to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Balkh table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Balkh below the states table, or compare all Afghanistan states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Afghanistan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.