Current Date And Time In Erbil, Iraq
Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:18:33 AST
Capital: Erbil
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 2,000,000
Area: 12,000.00 km²
State Code: AR
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
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:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kirkuk | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Duhok | 73 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Hakkâri | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sulaymaniyah | 91 mi | 146 km | 79 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Nineveh | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Salah ad Din | 118 mi | 190 km | 103 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| West Azerbaijan | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Şırnak | 126 mi | 203 km | 109 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Halabja | 129 mi | 208 km | 112 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Van | 164 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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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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.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil (You) | Iraq | 2,000,000 | 12,000 | 49.00 |
| Kirkuk | Iraq | 1,395,614 | 10,500 | 60.44 |
| Duhok | Iraq | 1,356,415 | 10,000 | 53.41 |
| Hakkâri | Turkey | 287,625 | 7,095 | 17.58 |
| Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 1,552,000 | 20,000 | 51.05 |
| Nineveh | Iraq | 3,270,422 | 36,700 | 48.90 |
| Salah ad Din | Iraq | 1,032,674 | 26,000 | 16.12 |
| West Azerbaijan | Iran | 3,265,219 | 37,437 | 21.18 |
| Şırnak | Turkey | 557,605 | 7,078 | 34.10 |
| Halabja | Iraq | — | 9,001 | — |
| Van | Turkey | 1,136,757 | 20,921 | 29.80 |
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 ⭐.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
