Current Date And Time In Herat, Afghanistan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:09:36 AFT
Capital: Herat
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 2,100,000
Area: 54,778.00 km²
State Code: HER
Find states and regions closest to Herat 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 Herat from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Badghis | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Farah | 128 mi | 207 km | 111 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Ghowr | 155 mi | 250 km | 135 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Mary | 180 mi | 289 km | 156 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Razavi Khorasan | 183 mi | 295 km | 159 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Faryab | 194 mi | 312 km | 168 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| South Khorasan Province | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Daykundi | 225 mi | 362 km | 195 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Helmand | 230 mi | 371 km | 200 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Nimroz | 230 mi | 371 km | 200 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Herat by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Herat 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) | ⬆ |
| Tajikistan | 394 mi | 633 km | 342 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Uzbekistan | 541 mi | 871 km | 470 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Herat. 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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| Herat (You) | Afghanistan | 2,100,000 | 54,778 | 38.30 |
| Badghis | Afghanistan | 530,000 | 20,591 | 25.70 |
| Farah | Afghanistan | 573,146 | 48,471 | 5.09 |
| Ghowr | Afghanistan | 777,882 | 3,657 | 8.26 |
| Mary | Turkmenistan | 1,536,553 | 87,150 | 6.68 |
| Razavi Khorasan | Iran | 6,434,501 | 118,884 | 24.63 |
| Faryab | Afghanistan | 1,100,000 | 20,293 | 54.20 |
| South Khorasan Province | Iran | 768,898 | 151,193 | 2.24 |
| Daykundi | Afghanistan | 510,000 | 18,088 | 29.10 |
| Helmand | Afghanistan | 1,000,000 | 58,584 | 17.10 |
| Nimroz | Afghanistan | 186,963 | 41,356 | 1.94 |
How does Herat 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 Herat appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Herat is a state or region within Afghanistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Herat 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 Herat 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 Herat 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 Herat.
Knowing the distance from Herat 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 Herat map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Herat 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 Herat 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 Herat 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.