
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ash Shaykh Zuwayd in North Sinai, 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd.
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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd from our regional database:
| State / Region | North Sinai |
| Total Population | 26,713 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 31.2163° N |
| Center Longitude | 34.1107° E |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in North Sinai | #3 of 4 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| ‘Abasan al Jadidah | 16 | 26 | 14 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| ‘Abasan al Kabirah | 15 | 25 | 13 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Burayj | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Fukhkhari | 14 | 23 | 12 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Mughraqah | 25 | 40 | 22 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Muşaddar | 21 | 33 | 18 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Qararah | 17 | 28 | 15 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| An Naşr | 12 | 20 | 11 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| An Nazlah | 31 | 50 | 27 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| An Nuşayrat | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Arish | 19 | 31 | 17 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Az Zuwaydah | 22 | 36 | 19 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bani Suhayla | 15 | 25 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bayt Lahya | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Be’eri | 27 | 43 | 23 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to North Sinai (home state of Ash Shaykh Zuwayd), 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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| Aqaba | 98 | 158 | 85 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Central District | 138 | 223 | 120 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Damietta | 133 | 213 | 115 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Gaza Strip | 85 | 136 | 74 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ismailia | 83 | 134 | 72 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Jerusalem | 140 | 226 | 122 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Judea and Samaria Area | 146 | 235 | 127 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Port Said | 103 | 167 | 90 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Sharqia | 117 | 189 | 102 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| South Sinai | 91 | 146 | 79 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Egypt, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ash Shaykh Zuwayd'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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Sinai, Egypt.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Ash Shaykh Zuwayd (You) | North Sinai | 26,713 | — | — |
| Rafaḩ | North Sinai | 44,215 | 14.2 | ENE |
| Rafaḩ | Gaza Strip | 126,305 | 15.5 | NE |
| Shokat as-Sufi | Gaza Strip | 15,000 | 17.0 | ENE |
| Shukat aş Şufi | Gaza Strip | 10,566 | 17.0 | ENE |
| An Naşr | Gaza Strip | 6,211 | 19.6 | ENE |
| Yated | Southern District | 508 | 20.6 | E |
| Al Fukhkhari | Gaza Strip | 5,464 | 22.6 | ENE |
| Khan Yunis | Gaza Strip | 173,183 | 23.1 | NE |
| Nir Yitsẖaq | Southern District | 630 | 23.6 | E |
| ‘Abasan al Kabirah | Gaza Strip | 18,163 | 24.6 | ENE |
How does Ash Shaykh Zuwayd rank within North Sinai? 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Arish | 199,243 |
| Rafaḩ | 44,215 |
| Ash Shaykh Zuwayd ⭐ | 26,713 |
| Bi’r al ‘Abd | 26,330 |
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El Arish International Airport IATA: AAC 32 km (20 mi) from Ash Shaykh Zuwayd |
Ash Shaykh Zuwayd sits inside North Sinai, Egypt and ranks #3 of 4 cities in North Sinai 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd and the countries closest to Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd, 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in North Sinai, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ash Shaykh Zuwayd — 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 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 North Sinai by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd. 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 North Sinai city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ash Shaykh Zuwayd ranks #3 of 4 cities in North Sinai 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 Ash Shaykh Zuwayd is El Arish International Airport (AAC), about 32 km (20 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.