Current Date And Time In Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
17:53:29 AFT
Capital: Jalalabad
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 1,750,000
Area: 7,727.00 km²
State Code: NAN
Find states and regions closest to Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Laghman | 45 mi | 72 km | 39 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kunar | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Khowst | 71 mi | 115 km | 62 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Paktia | 78 mi | 125 km | 68 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kapisa | 80 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Nuristan | 81 mi | 131 km | 71 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Logar | 82 mi | 133 km | 72 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Kabul | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Panjshir | 99 mi | 160 km | 86 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Nangarhar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Nangarhar 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 | ||
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| 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Nangarhar. 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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| Nangarhar (You) | Afghanistan | 1,750,000 | 7,727 | 226.50 |
| Laghman | Afghanistan | 500,000 | 3,843 | 130.10 |
| Kunar | Afghanistan | 480,000 | 4,339 | 97.10 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Pakistan | 40,641,120 | 74,521 | 117.54 |
| Khowst | Afghanistan | 647,730 | 4,152 | 74.12 |
| Paktia | Afghanistan | 550,000 | 6,432 | 85.50 |
| Kapisa | Afghanistan | 500,000 | 1,842 | 271.40 |
| Nuristan | Afghanistan | 160,000 | 9,225 | 17.30 |
| Logar | Afghanistan | 420,000 | 3,880 | 108.20 |
| Kabul | Afghanistan | 5,150,000 | 4,462 | 1,154.20 |
| Panjshir | Afghanistan | 180,000 | 3,610 | 49.90 |
How does Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Kabul | 5,150,000 |
| Herat | 2,100,000 |
| Nangarhar ⭐ | 1,750,000 |
| Balkh | 1,550,000 |
| Kandahar | 1,450,000 |
| Ghazni | 1,400,000 |
| Faryab | 1,100,000 |
| Kunduz | 1,080,000 |
| Takhar | 1,080,000 |
| Badakhshan | 1,072,785 |
Nangarhar is a state or region within Afghanistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar.
Knowing the distance from Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar 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 Nangarhar 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.