Current Date And Time In Abu ‘Arish, Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
21:56:50 AST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Abu ‘Arish, a city in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Abu ‘Arish — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Abu ‘Arish.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Saudi Arabia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.9689° N | 42.8325° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.9689 | 42.8325 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 58' 8" N | 42° 49' 57" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 58.1322' N | 42° 49.9506' E |
| City | Abu ‘Arish |
| State | Jazan Region (منطقة جازان) |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 69,632 |
| Elevation | 69 m / 226 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.9689, 42.8325 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Abu ‘Arish to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Jazan Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ḑamad | Jazan Region | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Ash Shuqayri | Jazan Region | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Mizhirah | Jazan Region | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Az̧ Z̧abyah | Jazan Region | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Şabya | Jazan Region | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Jizan | Jazan Region | W | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Jazan Region, the home state of Abu ‘Arish, along with each city's aerial distance from Jizan, Jazan Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizan | 16.8892° N | 42.5511° E | 19 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Şabya | 17.1495° N | 42.6254° E | 36 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fayfa’ | 17.2806° N | 43.1374° E | 898 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Şamitah | 16.596° N | 42.9444° E | 62 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ḑamad | 17.1043° N | 42.7816° E | 81 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Az̧ Z̧abyah | 17.1179° N | 42.6669° E | 44 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Farasan | 16.7022° N | 42.1183° E | 22 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dhahaban | 18.0998° N | 41.6161° E | 8 m | 167 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Jaradiyah | 16.5795° N | 42.9124° E | 49 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Misliyah | 17.4599° N | 42.5572° E | 127 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport IATA: GIZ 27 km (17 mi) from Abu ‘Arish |
The exact GPS location of Abu ‘Arish gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Jazan Region. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Jazan Region state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Abu ‘Arish are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Abu ‘Arish lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Saudi Arabia map
Abu ‘Arish sits within Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Abu ‘Arish for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Jazan Region. › Browse every city in Jazan Region
Coordinates for Abu ‘Arish in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Saudi Arabia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Abu ‘Arish are latitude 16.9689° and longitude 42.8325°. In directional format: 16.9689° N, 42.8325° E. These coordinates mark the center of Abu ‘Arish in Jazan Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Abu ‘Arish is a city in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Abu ‘Arish sits at: Latitude 16° 58' 8" N and Longitude 42° 49' 57" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Abu ‘Arish has a population of approximately 69,632 people. This is roughly 3.873% of Jazan Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Jazan Region.
The interactive satellite map of Abu ‘Arish is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.9689, 42.8325 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Abu ‘Arish in Jazan Region. For broader context, explore the Jazan Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Abu ‘Arish is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Abu ‘Arish is approximately 31 km (19 mi) from Jizan, the capital of Jazan Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Jazan Region.
Abu ‘Arish sits at an elevation of approximately 69 meters (226 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Jazan Region.
The closest cities to Abu ‘Arish include Ḑamad, Ash Shuqayri, Mizhirah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Abu ‘Arish, sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM, giving a day length of 12h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Abu ‘Arish's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Abu ‘Arish is approximately 1,889 km (1,174 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,561 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Abu ‘Arish — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tapuarava, French Polynesia, roughly 182 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Abu ‘Arish is approximately 949 km (589 mi) NE of Riyadh, the national capital of Saudi Arabia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
