Current Date And Time In Gilan Province, Iran
Sunday, 28 June 2026
15:56:59 IRST
Capital: Rasht
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 2,530,696
Area: 14,042.00 km²
State Code: GI
Find states and regions closest to Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Zanjan | 64 mi | 103 km | 55 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Qazvin Province | 73 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Astara | 100 mi | 161 km | 87 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ardabil Province | 110 mi | 177 km | 96 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Alborz Province | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Lənkəran | 116 mi | 186 km | 100 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Lankaran Sahari | 119 mi | 191 km | 103 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Lerik District | 130 mi | 208 km | 112 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tehran | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Masally | 140 mi | 226 km | 122 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gilan Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gilan Province 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) | ⬆ |
| Bahrain | 478 mi | 770 km | 415 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| 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 Gilan Province. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilan Province (You) | Iran | 2,530,696 | 14,042 | 52.84 |
| Zanjan | Iran | 1,057,461 | 21,773 | 23.62 |
| Qazvin Province | Iran | 1,273,761 | 15,567 | 34.12 |
| Astara | Azerbaijan | 111,900 | 616 | 84.20 |
| Ardabil Province | Iran | 1,270,420 | 17,800 | 21.61 |
| Alborz Province | Iran | 2,712,400 | 5,833 | 247.77 |
| Lənkəran | Azerbaijan | 227,500 | 1,539 | 38.85 |
| Lankaran Sahari | Azerbaijan | 89,300 | 70 | 3,182.47 |
| Lerik District | Azerbaijan | 86,100 | 1,084 | 35.86 |
| Tehran | Iran | 13,267,637 | 18,814 | 247.76 |
| Masally | Azerbaijan | 183,532 | 721 | 104.50 |
How does Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province 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 |
Gilan Province is a state or region within Iran in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province.
Knowing the distance from Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province 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 Gilan Province 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.