Balkh, Afghanistan — GPS Coordinates
36° 45' 22.9" N, 66° 53' 49.9" E
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 114,883 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| UTC offset | UTC+4:30 |
The GPS coordinates of Balkh, Afghanistan are 36.756350, 66.897200 in decimal degrees, which is 36° 45' 22.9" N, 66° 53' 49.9" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Balkh lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 114,883. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Balkh
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- local time, 24 August
- Sunset
- 18:44
- local time, 24 August
- Day length
- 13h 17m
- 24 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+4:30
- Asia/Kabul
- Antipode
- -36.756350, -113.102800
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Balkh Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.756350, 66.897200
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°45'22.9"N 66°53'49.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°45.381'N 66°53.832'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 42N 312294E 4069906N
- Geohash · base32 index
- tqx947313
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8J88QV4W+GVW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.756350,66.897200
Distances from Balkh
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazār-e Sharīf | 20 km | 12 mi | ESE (105°) |
| Tirmiz, Uzbekistan | 62 km | 39 mi | NNE (33°) |
| Kunduz | 175 km | 109 mi | E (90°) |
| Baghlān | 176 km | 110 mi | ESE (113°) |
| Bokhtar, Tajikistan | 205 km | 127 mi | NE (54°) |
| Qarshi, Uzbekistan | 253 km | 157 mi | NNW (338°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Balkh, Afghanistan?
Balkh is located at latitude 36.756350 and longitude 66.897200 (36° 45' 22.9" N, 66° 53' 49.9" E).
What is the population of Balkh?
Balkh has an approximate population of 114,883.
What country is Balkh in?
Balkh is located in Afghanistan, Asia.
What time zone is Balkh in?
Balkh uses the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30 all year).
Which major city is closest to Balkh?
The nearest major city is Mazār-e Sharīf, about 20 km (12 miles) to the ESE of Balkh.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.