Current Date And Time In Islamabad, Pakistan
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
02:23:30 PKT
Capital: Islamabad
Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (PKT)
Population: 2,363,863
Area: 1,165.50 km²
State Code: IS
Find states and regions closest to Islamabad in Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistan
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 Islamabad from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Azad Kashmir | 46 mi | 73 km | 40 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 90 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Kunar | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Nangarhar | 142 mi | 229 km | 123 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Nuristan | 165 mi | 266 km | 143 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Punjab | 176 mi | 283 km | 153 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Laghman | 179 mi | 288 km | 155 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gilgit-Baltistan | 179 mi | 288 km | 155 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Khowst | 184 mi | 297 km | 160 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Islamabad by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Islamabad 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 | ||
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| Afghanistan | 264 mi | 425 km | 229 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Tajikistan | 596 mi | 960 km | 518 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Uzbekistan | 805 mi | 1,296 km | 699 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Kyrgyzstan | 807 mi | 1,299 km | 701 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Turkmenistan | 813 mi | 1,308 km | 706 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Islamabad. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad (You) | Pakistan | 2,363,863 | 1,166 | 1,034.59 |
| Azad Kashmir | Pakistan | 4,045,366 | 13,297 | 94.63 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Pakistan | 40,641,120 | 74,521 | 117.54 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | India | 12,258,433 | 222,236 | 130.37 |
| Kunar | Afghanistan | 480,000 | 4,339 | 97.10 |
| Nangarhar | Afghanistan | 1,750,000 | 7,727 | 226.50 |
| Nuristan | Afghanistan | 160,000 | 9,225 | 17.30 |
| Punjab | Pakistan | 127,333,305 | 205,344 | 270.22 |
| Laghman | Afghanistan | 500,000 | 3,843 | 130.10 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Pakistan | 1,492,924 | 72,971 | 10.50 |
| Khowst | Afghanistan | 647,730 | 4,152 | 74.12 |
How does Islamabad rank within Pakistan? 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 Islamabad appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Punjab | 127,333,305 |
| Sindh | 55,696,147 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 40,641,120 |
| Balochistan | 14,894,402 |
| Azad Kashmir | 4,045,366 |
| Islamabad ⭐ | 2,363,863 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 1,492,924 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Balochistan | 347,190 |
| Punjab | 205,344 |
| Sindh | 140,914 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 74,521 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 72,971 |
| Azad Kashmir | 13,297 |
| Islamabad ⭐ | 1,166 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Islamabad ⭐ | 1,034.59 |
| Punjab | 270.22 |
| Sindh | 208.41 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 117.54 |
| Azad Kashmir | 94.63 |
| Balochistan | 17.82 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 10.50 |
Islamabad is a state or region within Pakistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Islamabad 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 Islamabad by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Pakistan 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 Islamabad 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 Islamabad.
Knowing the distance from Islamabad to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Pakistan. 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 Islamabad map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Islamabad 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 Islamabad 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 Islamabad below the states table, or compare all Pakistan 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 Pakistan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.