Current Date And Time In Zanjan, Iran
Saturday, 11 July 2026
23:32:21 IRST
Capital: Zanjan
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 1,057,461
Area: 21,773.00 km²
State Code: ZA
Find states and regions closest to Zanjan 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 Zanjan from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Gilan Province | 64 mi | 103 km | 55 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Qazvin Province | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Ardabil Province | 114 mi | 184 km | 99 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Kurdistan Province | 118 mi | 190 km | 103 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Hamadan Province | 118 mi | 190 km | 103 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Astara | 125 mi | 201 km | 108 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Lənkəran | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Alborz Province | 141 mi | 227 km | 123 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Lankaran Sahari | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Lerik District | 145 mi | 233 km | 126 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Zanjan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Zanjan 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 Zanjan. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanjan (You) | Iran | 1,057,461 | 21,773 | 23.62 |
| Gilan Province | Iran | 2,530,696 | 14,042 | 52.84 |
| Qazvin Province | Iran | 1,273,761 | 15,567 | 34.12 |
| Ardabil Province | Iran | 1,270,420 | 17,800 | 21.61 |
| Kurdistan Province | Iran | 1,603,011 | 29,137 | 27.55 |
| Hamadan Province | Iran | 1,738,234 | 19,368 | 40.73 |
| Astara | Azerbaijan | 111,900 | 616 | 84.20 |
| Lənkəran | Azerbaijan | 227,500 | 1,539 | 38.85 |
| Alborz Province | Iran | 2,712,400 | 5,833 | 247.77 |
| Lankaran Sahari | Azerbaijan | 89,300 | 70 | 3,182.47 |
| Lerik District | Azerbaijan | 86,100 | 1,084 | 35.86 |
How does Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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 |
Zanjan is a state or region within Iran in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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 Zanjan.
Knowing the distance from Zanjan 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 Zanjan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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.