Current Date And Time In Fars, Iran
Monday, 27 July 2026
06:24:29 IRST
Capital: Shiraz
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 5,051,000
Area: 122,608.00 km²
State Code: FA
Find states and regions closest to Fars in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Iran 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 Iran
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 Fars from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bushehr | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Yazd Province | 223 mi | 359 km | 194 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Madinat ash Shamal | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Muharraq | 247 mi | 398 km | 215 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Manama | 249 mi | 401 km | 217 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Hormozgan | 253 mi | 408 km | 220 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Khor | 255 mi | 410 km | 221 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern | 255 mi | 410 km | 221 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Kerman | 256 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Fars by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Fars 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 | ||
| Kuwait | 426 mi | 686 km | 370 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bahrain | 478 mi | 770 km | 415 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Qatar | 512 mi | 823 km | 444 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Turkmenistan | 559 mi | 899 km | 485 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Iraq | 583 mi | 939 km | 507 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Fars. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fars (You) | Iran | 5,051,000 | 122,608 | 17.65 |
| Bushehr | Iran | 1,163,400 | 22,743 | 10.77 |
| Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad | Iran | 713,052 | 15,504 | 24.12 |
| Yazd Province | Iran | 1,138,533 | 76,469 | 6.77 |
| Madinat ash Shamal | Qatar | 8,794 | 902 | 9.75 |
| Muharraq | Bahrain | 206,389 | 57 | 2,715.64 |
| Manama | Bahrain | 476,889 | 68 | 13,625.40 |
| Hormozgan | Iran | 1,776,415 | 70,697 | 6.09 |
| Al Khor | Qatar | 202 | 996 | 130.26 |
| Northern | Bahrain | 276,949 | 175 | 672.20 |
| Kerman | Iran | 3,164,718 | 180,726 | 8.42 |
How does Fars rank within Iran? 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 Fars appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Tehran | 13,267,637 |
| Razavi Khorasan | 6,434,501 |
| Isfahan | 5,343,000 |
| Fars ⭐ | 5,051,000 |
| Khuzestan | 4,710,509 |
| Mazandaran | 3,283,582 |
| West Azerbaijan | 3,265,219 |
| West Azerbaijan | 3,265,219 |
| Kerman | 3,164,718 |
| Sistan and Baluchestan | 2,775,014 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Sistan and Baluchestan | 181,785 |
| Kerman | 180,726 |
| South Khorasan Province | 151,193 |
| Fars ⭐ | 122,608 |
| Razavi Khorasan | 118,884 |
| Isfahan | 107,029 |
| Semnan | 97,491 |
| Yazd Province | 76,469 |
| Hormozgan | 70,697 |
| Khuzestan | 64,055 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Alborz Province | 247.77 |
| Tehran | 247.76 |
| Mazandaran | 57.08 |
| Gilan Province | 52.84 |
| Qom Province | 51.35 |
| Khuzestan | 42.95 |
| Hamadan Province | 40.73 |
| Golestan | 37.73 |
| Kermanshah Province | 36.09 |
| Qazvin Province | 34.12 |
Fars is a state or region within Iran in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Fars 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 Fars by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Iran 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 Fars 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 Fars.
Knowing the distance from Fars to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Iran. 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 Fars map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Fars 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 Fars 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 Fars below the states table, or compare all Iran 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 Iran state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.