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Golestan, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Golestan, Iran

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:38:31 IRST
Capital: Gorgan
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 1,868,819
Area: 20,367.00 km²
State Code: GO

States Near To Golestan


Find states and regions closest to Golestan 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

📍 Golestan 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 Golestan from our regional database:

Capital CityGorgan
Total Population1,868,819
Land Area20,367 km²
Population Density37.73 / km²
Center Latitude37.2898° N
Center Longitude55.1376° E
Average Elevation39 m (127 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Khorasan North Khorasan118 mi190 km102 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Semnan Semnan153 mi246 km133 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mazandaran Mazandaran174 mi280 km151 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ashgabat Ashgabat181 mi290 km157 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tehran Tehran237 mi382 km206 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ahal Ahal254 mi408 km220 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Balkan Balkan255 mi410 km221 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Alborz Province Alborz Province257 mi414 km223 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Razavi Khorasan Razavi Khorasan268 mi431 km233 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Qom Province Qom Province299 mi482 km260 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Golestan


Explore countries nearest to Golestan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Golestan 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 Golestan. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Golestan (You)Iran1,868,81920,36737.73
North KhorasanIran863,09228,43416.21
SemnanIran702,36097,4913.59
MazandaranIran3,283,58223,84257.08
AshgabatTurkmenistan1,030,0637651,346.49
TehranIran13,267,63718,814247.76
AhalTurkmenistan939,70097,1603.25
BalkanTurkmenistan551,996139,2701.89
Alborz ProvinceIran2,712,4005,833247.77
Razavi KhorasanIran6,434,501118,88424.63
Qom ProvinceIran1,292,28311,52651.35

🏆 Iran State Rankings

How does Golestan 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 Golestan 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 – Golestan, Iran

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Golestan is a state or region within Iran in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Golestan 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 Golestan to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Golestan 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 Golestan

This page also lists countries nearest to Golestan 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 Golestan 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 Golestan.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Golestan 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Golestan

How is the distance from Golestan 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 Golestan map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Golestan mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Golestan 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 Golestan in Iran?

See the States Near To Golestan 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 Golestan 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.