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Ahal, Turkmenistan – Turkmenistan Flag

Current Date And Time In Ahal, Turkmenistan

Friday, 19 June 2026
20:01:28 TMT
Capital: Anau
Currency: Turkmenistan Manat (TMT)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (TMT)
Population: 939,700
Area: 97,160.00 km²
State Code: A

States Near To Ahal


Find states and regions closest to Ahal in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan

📍 Ahal 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 Ahal from our regional database:

Capital CityAnau
Total Population939,700
Land Area97,160 km²
Population Density3.25 / km²
Center Latitude38.6399° N
Center Longitude59.4721° E
Average Elevation118 m (387 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ashgabat Ashgabat78 mi125 km68 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Khorasan North Khorasan148 mi238 km128 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mary Mary200 mi322 km174 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Xorazm Region Xorazm Region201 mi324 km175 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dasoguz Dasoguz222 mi358 km193 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Razavi Khorasan Razavi Khorasan245 mi395 km213 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Golestan Golestan254 mi408 km220 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bukhara Bukhara278 mi447 km241 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lebap Lebap286 mi461 km249 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Balkan Balkan308 mi496 km268 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Ahal


Explore countries nearest to Ahal by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ahal 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 Uzbekistan Uzbekistan313 mi504 km272 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Iran Iran559 mi899 km485 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Afghanistan Afghanistan571 mi918 km496 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Tajikistan Tajikistan630 mi1,013 km547 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan643 mi1,034 km558 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Ahal (You)Turkmenistan939,70097,1603.25
AshgabatTurkmenistan1,030,0637651,346.49
North KhorasanIran863,09228,43416.21
MaryTurkmenistan1,536,55387,1506.68
Xorazm RegionUzbekistan1,893,3006,30042.72
DasoguzTurkmenistan1,370,40073,4307.47
Razavi KhorasanIran6,434,501118,88424.63
GolestanIran1,868,81920,36737.73
BukharaUzbekistan1,976,82339,40019.20
LebapTurkmenistan1,388,46193,7303.94
BalkanTurkmenistan551,996139,2701.89

🏆 Turkmenistan State Rankings

How does Ahal rank within Turkmenistan? 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 Ahal appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Mary1,536,553
Lebap1,388,461
Dasoguz1,370,400
Ashgabat1,030,063
Ahal ⭐939,700
Balkan551,996

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Balkan139,270
Ahal ⭐97,160
Lebap93,730
Mary87,150
Dasoguz73,430
Ashgabat765

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Ashgabat1,346.49
Dasoguz7.47
Mary6.68
Lebap3.94
Ahal ⭐3.25
Balkan1.89
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 – Ahal, Turkmenistan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Ahal 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 Turkmenistan — see Turkmenistan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Ahal

This page also lists countries nearest to Ahal by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Turkmenistan 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 Ahal 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 Ahal.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Ahal to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Turkmenistan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Ahal

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

What does the compass direction from Ahal mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Ahal 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 Ahal in Turkmenistan?

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

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

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 Turkmenistan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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