
Find cities, states and countries closest to Kafr ash Shaykh in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Kafr ash Shaykh.
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 Kafr ash Shaykh from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kafr el-Sheikh |
| Total Population | 194,569 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 31.1117° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.9399° E |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Kafr el-Sheikh | #1 of 13 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ad Daljamun | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Aga | 24 | 38 | 21 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩaddadi | 18 | 28 | 15 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩamul | 18 | 30 | 16 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 17 | 27 | 14 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| al-Burullus | 25 | 41 | 22 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ar Raḩmaniyah | 18 | 28 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ar Riyaḑ | 9 | 14 | 8 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| As Sanţah | 28 | 44 | 24 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Basyun | 14 | 23 | 12 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Biyala | 17 | 28 | 15 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Disuq | 17 | 28 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Fuwwah | 24 | 39 | 21 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ītay al Barud | 22 | 36 | 19 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kafr al Jarayidah | 21 | 34 | 18 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kafr el-Sheikh (home state of Kafr ash Shaykh), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alexandria | 61 | 98 | 53 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Beheira | 40 | 64 | 35 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Cairo | 76 | 122 | 66 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Dakahlia | 33 | 53 | 28 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Damietta | 56 | 90 | 48 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Faiyum | 125 | 200 | 108 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gharbia | 17 | 27 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Giza | 77 | 125 | 67 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ismailia | 86 | 139 | 75 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Monufia | 35 | 57 | 31 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Egypt, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kafr ash Shaykh's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Albania | 1,161 | 1,868 | 1,008 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Armenia | 1,226 | 1,973 | 1,065 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chad | 1,104 | 1,777 | 959 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cyprus | 595 | 957 | 516 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 1,288 | 2,073 | 1,119 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Eritrea | 990 | 1,594 | 860 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Greece | 993 | 1,597 | 862 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Iraq | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Israel | 381 | 613 | 331 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Jordan | 420 | 675 | 364 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kafr ash Shaykh. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Kafr ash Shaykh (You) | Kafr el-Sheikh | 194,569 | — | — |
| Qillin | Kafr el-Sheikh | 48,233 | 10.8 | SW |
| Ar Riyaḑ | Kafr el-Sheikh | 24,254 | 14.5 | N |
| Sidi Ghazi | Kafr el-Sheikh | 28,136 | 15.3 | NE |
| Quţur | Gharbia | 32,043 | 15.6 | S |
| Basyun | Gharbia | 75,084 | 22.6 | SSW |
| Sidi Salim | Kafr el-Sheikh | 44,709 | 23.0 | NW |
| Nişf Thani Bashbish | Gharbia | — | 23.2 | E |
| Munshat ‘Ali Agha | Kafr el-Sheikh | 3,847 | 23.2 | WNW |
| Shubrakhit | Beheira | 41,233 | 23.4 | WSW |
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | Gharbia | 592,573 | 26.7 | SE |
How does Kafr ash Shaykh rank within Kafr el-Sheikh? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Kafr ash Shaykh appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Kafr ash Shaykh ⭐ | 194,569 |
| Disuq | 149,291 |
| Fuwwah | 93,392 |
| Biyala | 89,068 |
| Al Burj | 60,320 |
| Al Ḩamul | 58,430 |
| Balţim | 51,280 |
| Qillin | 48,233 |
| Sidi Salim | 44,709 |
| Muţubas | 43,899 |
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Sphinx International Airport IATA: SPX 112 km (69 mi) from Kafr ash Shaykh |
Kafr ash Shaykh sits inside Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt and ranks #1 of 13 cities in Kafr el-Sheikh by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kafr ash Shaykh and the countries closest to Kafr ash Shaykh by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Egypt. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kafr ash Shaykh, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Kafr ash Shaykh at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kafr el-Sheikh, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kafr ash Shaykh — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Kafr ash Shaykh table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kafr el-Sheikh by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kafr ash Shaykh and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Kafr ash Shaykh map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Kafr ash Shaykh will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Kafr ash Shaykh to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kafr ash Shaykh. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kafr el-Sheikh city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Kafr ash Shaykh ranks #1 of 13 cities in Kafr el-Sheikh by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kafr ash Shaykh is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), about 112 km (69 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.