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Erbil, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Erbil, Iraq

Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:30:46 AST
Capital: Erbil
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 2,000,000
Area: 12,000.00 km²
State Code: AR

States Near To Erbil


Find states and regions closest to Erbil 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

📍 Erbil 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 Erbil from our regional database:

Capital CityErbil
Total Population2,000,000
Land Area12,000 km²
Population Density49.00 / km²
Center Latitude36.1877° N
Center Longitude44.0107° E
Average Elevation413 m (1,354 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kirkuk Kirkuk54 mi87 km47 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Duhok Duhok73 mi118 km64 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hakkâri Hakkâri88 mi142 km77 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Sulaymaniyah Sulaymaniyah91 mi146 km79 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nineveh Nineveh99 mi159 km86 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Salah ad Din Salah ad Din118 mi190 km103 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of West Azerbaijan West Azerbaijan122 mi196 km106 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Şırnak Şırnak126 mi203 km109 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Halabja Halabja129 mi208 km112 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Van Van164 mi263 km142 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Erbil


Explore countries nearest to Erbil by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Erbil 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 Syria Syria289 mi466 km251 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait351 mi565 km305 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon452 mi728 km393 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan473 mi761 km411 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia479 mi771 km416 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Erbil. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Erbil (You)Iraq2,000,00012,00049.00
KirkukIraq1,395,61410,50060.44
DuhokIraq1,356,41510,00053.41
HakkâriTurkey287,6257,09517.58
SulaymaniyahIraq1,552,00020,00051.05
NinevehIraq3,270,42236,70048.90
Salah ad DinIraq1,032,67426,00016.12
West AzerbaijanIran3,265,21937,43721.18
ŞırnakTurkey557,6057,07834.10
HalabjaIraq9,001
VanTurkey1,136,75720,92129.80

🏆 Iraq State Rankings

How does Erbil 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 Erbil appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Baghdad14,000,000
Basra4,500,000
Nineveh3,270,422
Erbil ⭐2,000,000
Anbar1,961,400
Babil1,950,000
Sulaymaniyah1,552,000
Wasit1,450,000
Najaf1,400,000
Kirkuk1,395,614

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Anbar135,000
Muthanna51,740
Nineveh36,700
Najaf28,820
Salah ad Din26,000
Sulaymaniyah20,000
Basra19,070
Wasit17,150
Maysan16,070
Diyala14,700

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Baghdad1,074.65
Karbala163.26
Babil148.75
Basra82.38
Kirkuk60.44
Duhok53.41
Sulaymaniyah51.05
Dhi Qar50.48
Erbil ⭐49.00
Nineveh48.90
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 – Erbil, Iraq

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Erbil 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 Iraq — see Iraq state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Erbil

This page also lists countries nearest to Erbil 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Erbil 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 Erbil.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Erbil 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Erbil

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

What does the compass direction from Erbil mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Erbil 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 Erbil in Iraq?

See the States Near To Erbil 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 Erbil below the states table, or compare all Iraq states by area, population and density.

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

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.