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Gilan Province, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Gilan Province, Iran

Sunday, 28 June 2026
17:00:17 IRST
Capital: Rasht
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 2,530,696
Area: 14,042.00 km²
State Code: GI

States Near To Gilan Province


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

📍 Gilan Province Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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:

Capital CityRasht
Total Population2,530,696
Land Area14,042 km²
Population Density52.84 / km²
Center Latitude37.1172° N
Center Longitude49.528° E
Average Elevation66 m (218 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Zanjan Zanjan64 mi103 km55 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Qazvin Province Qazvin Province73 mi118 km64 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Astara Astara100 mi161 km87 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ardabil Province Ardabil Province110 mi177 km96 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Alborz Province Alborz Province112 mi180 km97 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lənkəran Lənkəran116 mi186 km100 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lankaran Sahari Lankaran Sahari119 mi191 km103 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lerik District Lerik District130 mi208 km112 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tehran Tehran139 mi224 km121 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Masally Masally140 mi226 km122 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Gilan Province


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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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait426 mi686 km370 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain478 mi770 km415 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar512 mi823 km444 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan559 mi899 km485 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq583 mi939 km507 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Gilan Province (You)Iran2,530,69614,04252.84
ZanjanIran1,057,46121,77323.62
Qazvin ProvinceIran1,273,76115,56734.12
AstaraAzerbaijan111,90061684.20
Ardabil ProvinceIran1,270,42017,80021.61
Alborz ProvinceIran2,712,4005,833247.77
LənkəranAzerbaijan227,5001,53938.85
Lankaran SahariAzerbaijan89,300703,182.47
Lerik DistrictAzerbaijan86,1001,08435.86
TehranIran13,267,63718,814247.76
MasallyAzerbaijan183,532721104.50

🏆 Iran State Rankings

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 ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Tehran13,267,637
Razavi Khorasan6,434,501
Isfahan5,343,000
Fars5,051,000
Khuzestan4,710,509
Mazandaran3,283,582
West Azerbaijan3,265,219
West Azerbaijan3,265,219
Kerman3,164,718
Sistan and Baluchestan2,775,014

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Sistan and Baluchestan181,785
Kerman180,726
South Khorasan Province151,193
Fars122,608
Razavi Khorasan118,884
Isfahan107,029
Semnan97,491
Yazd Province76,469
Hormozgan70,697
Khuzestan64,055

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Gilan Province, Iran

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Gilan Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Gilan Province to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Iran — see Iran state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Gilan Province

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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Gilan Province MapView the Gilan Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Gilan ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Gilan Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Iran Country DataGet complete Iran data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Gilan Province

How is the distance from Gilan Province to nearby states calculated?

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.

What does the compass direction from Gilan Province mean?

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.

Which states are closest to Gilan Province in Iran?

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.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Iran?

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.