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Cities Near Mazār-e Sharīf

Cities near Mazār-e Sharīf, AF: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Balkh, Khulm, Tirmiz. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Mazār-e Sharīf, AF is Balkh, about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 41 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Balkh12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Khulm33 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Tirmiz37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Sar-e Pul74 mi / 119 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Shibirghān75 mi / 121 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kunduz97 mi / 156 km2 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Baghlān97 mi / 157 km2 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Pul-e Khumrī104 mi / 167 km2 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Khanabad111 mi / 179 km2 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Denov116 mi / 187 km2 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Mazār-e Sharīf

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Balkh, Khulm, Tirmiz, Sar-e Pul, Shibirghān. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Mazār-e Sharīf

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Pul-e Khumrī, Khanabad, Denov. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Mazār-e Sharīf include Balkh, Khulm, Tirmiz, Sar-e Pul, Shibirghān. The closest is Balkh, about 12 miles (20 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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