Current Date And Time In Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
12:57:49 TMT
Capital: Ashgabat
Currency: Turkmenistan Manat (TMT)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (TMT)
Population: 1,030,063
Area: 765.00 km²
State Code: S
Find states and regions closest to Ashgabat 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
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 Ashgabat from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North Khorasan | 70 mi | 113 km | 61 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Ahal | 78 mi | 125 km | 68 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Golestan | 181 mi | 290 km | 157 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Razavi Khorasan | 202 mi | 325 km | 176 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Mary | 237 mi | 381 km | 206 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Xorazm Region | 270 mi | 435 km | 235 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Dasoguz | 282 mi | 453 km | 245 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Balkan | 290 mi | 467 km | 252 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Semnan | 319 mi | 513 km | 277 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Herat | 330 mi | 531 km | 287 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ashgabat by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ashgabat 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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| Uzbekistan | 313 mi | 504 km | 272 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Iran | 559 mi | 899 km | 485 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Afghanistan | 571 mi | 918 km | 496 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Tajikistan | 630 mi | 1,013 km | 547 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Azerbaijan | 643 mi | 1,034 km | 558 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ashgabat. 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) |
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| Ashgabat (You) | Turkmenistan | 1,030,063 | 765 | 1,346.49 |
| North Khorasan | Iran | 863,092 | 28,434 | 16.21 |
| Ahal | Turkmenistan | 939,700 | 97,160 | 3.25 |
| Golestan | Iran | 1,868,819 | 20,367 | 37.73 |
| Razavi Khorasan | Iran | 6,434,501 | 118,884 | 24.63 |
| Mary | Turkmenistan | 1,536,553 | 87,150 | 6.68 |
| Xorazm Region | Uzbekistan | 1,893,300 | 6,300 | 42.72 |
| Dasoguz | Turkmenistan | 1,370,400 | 73,430 | 7.47 |
| Balkan | Turkmenistan | 551,996 | 139,270 | 1.89 |
| Semnan | Iran | 702,360 | 97,491 | 3.59 |
| Herat | Afghanistan | 2,100,000 | 54,778 | 38.30 |
How does Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Ashgabat is a state or region within Turkmenistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat.
Knowing the distance from Ashgabat 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.
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 Ashgabat map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat 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 Ashgabat below the states table, or compare all Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.