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Kerman, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Kerman, Iran

Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:26:20 IRST
Capital: Kerman
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 3,164,718
Area: 180,726.00 km²
State Code: KE

States Near To Kerman


Find states and regions closest to Kerman 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

📍 Kerman 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 Kerman from our regional database:

Capital CityKerman
Total Population3,164,718
Land Area180,726 km²
Population Density8.42 / km²
Center Latitude30.2839° N
Center Longitude57.0834° E
Average Elevation1,760 m (5,775 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Khorasan Province South Khorasan Province195 mi314 km169 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hormozgan Hormozgan199 mi321 km173 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Yazd Province Yazd Province201 mi323 km174 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fars Fars256 mi411 km222 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Sistan and Baluchestan Sistan and Baluchestan285 mi458 km247 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Musandam Governorate Musandam Governorate287 mi462 km249 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah317 mi510 km275 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nimroz Nimroz323 mi520 km281 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain340 mi547 km295 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Farah Farah341 mi550 km297 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Kerman


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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Kerman (You)Iran3,164,718180,7268.42
South Khorasan ProvinceIran768,898151,1932.24
HormozganIran1,776,41570,6976.09
Yazd ProvinceIran1,138,53376,4696.77
FarsIran5,051,000122,60817.65
Sistan and BaluchestanIran2,775,014181,7857.75
Musandam GovernorateOman49,0001,80011.88
Ras Al KhaimahUnited Arab Emirates400,0001,68448.16
NimrozAfghanistan186,96341,3561.94
Umm Al QuwainUnited Arab Emirates44,41177722.80
FarahAfghanistan573,14648,4715.09

🏆 Iran State Rankings

How does Kerman 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 Kerman 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
Kerman ⭐3,164,718
Sistan and Baluchestan2,775,014

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Sistan and Baluchestan181,785
Kerman ⭐180,726
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 – Kerman, Iran

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Kerman 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 Kerman 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 Kerman.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Kerman 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Kerman

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

What does the compass direction from Kerman mean?

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

See the States Near To Kerman 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 Kerman 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.