Current Date And Time In Diyala, Iraq
Sunday, 28 June 2026
02:04:44 AST
Capital: Baqubah
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 1,224,000
Area: 14,700.00 km²
State Code: DI
Find states and regions closest to Diyala in Iraq 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 Iraq 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 Iraq
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 Diyala from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Baghdad | 55 mi | 89 km | 48 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Wasit | 88 mi | 142 km | 76 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Ilam Province | 94 mi | 151 km | 81 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Babil | 97 mi | 155 km | 84 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kermanshah Province | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Salah ad Din | 109 mi | 175 km | 94 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Halabja | 111 mi | 178 km | 96 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Al-Qadisiyah | 120 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Karbala | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Sulaymaniyah | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Diyala by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Diyala supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Diyala. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diyala (You) | Iraq | 1,224,000 | 14,700 | 29.11 |
| Baghdad | Iraq | 14,000,000 | 204 | 1,074.65 |
| Wasit | Iraq | 1,450,000 | 17,150 | 38.22 |
| Ilam Province | Iran | 580,158 | 20,133 | 10.76 |
| Babil | Iraq | 1,950,000 | 5,800 | 148.75 |
| Kermanshah Province | Iran | 1,952,434 | 25,009 | 36.09 |
| Salah ad Din | Iraq | 1,032,674 | 26,000 | 16.12 |
| Halabja | Iraq | — | 9,001 | — |
| Al-Qadisiyah | Iraq | 908,192 | 8,150 | 47.50 |
| Karbala | Iraq | 1,200,000 | 5,030 | 163.26 |
| Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 1,552,000 | 20,000 | 51.05 |
How does Diyala rank within Iraq? 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 Diyala appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Anbar | 135,000 |
| Muthanna | 51,740 |
| Nineveh | 36,700 |
| Najaf | 28,820 |
| Salah ad Din | 26,000 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 20,000 |
| Basra | 19,070 |
| Wasit | 17,150 |
| Maysan | 16,070 |
| Diyala ⭐ | 14,700 |
Diyala is a state or region within Iraq in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Diyala 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 Diyala by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Iraq 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 Diyala 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 Diyala.
Knowing the distance from Diyala to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Iraq. 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 Diyala map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Diyala 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 Diyala 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 Diyala below the states table, or compare all Iraq 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 Iraq state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
