
Find cities, states and countries closest to Samarra’ in Salah ad Din, Iraq 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 Samarra’.
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 Samarra’ from our regional database:
| State / Region | Salah ad Din |
| District | Al-Daur District |
| Total Population | 158,508 |
| Land Area | 150.58 km² |
| Population Density | 1,052.65 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 34.1959° N |
| Center Longitude | 43.8857° E |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Salah ad Din | #3 of 10 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abu Ghurayb | 64 | 103 | 55 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ad Dawr | 19 | 30 | 16 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ad Dujayl | 31 | 50 | 27 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Agamy | 94 | 151 | 82 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Abbasi | 76 | 123 | 66 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Awjah | 25 | 40 | 22 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Aziziyah | 112 | 180 | 97 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Al Fallujah | 59 | 95 | 51 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩaḑar | 115 | 186 | 100 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩaqlaniyah | 87 | 141 | 76 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩawijah | 78 | 126 | 68 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Al Khaliş | 43 | 70 | 38 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Al Maḩawil | 110 | 177 | 96 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Al Maḩmudiyah | 83 | 134 | 72 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Al Miqdadiyah | 62 | 100 | 54 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Salah ad Din (home state of Samarra’), 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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| Al-Hasakah | 206 | 331 | 179 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Al-Qadisiyah | 197 | 317 | 171 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Anbar | 163 | 263 | 142 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Babil | 155 | 250 | 135 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Baghdad | 98 | 158 | 85 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Batman | 257 | 414 | 223 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bitlis | 278 | 447 | 241 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Deir ez-Zor | 198 | 319 | 172 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Dhi Qar | 290 | 467 | 252 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Diyala | 109 | 175 | 94 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Iraq, with aerial distance and compass direction from Samarra’'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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| Armenia | 479 | 771 | 416 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Azerbaijan | 524 | 844 | 455 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bahrain | 644 | 1,036 | 559 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Georgia | 628 | 1,011 | 546 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Israel | 538 | 865 | 467 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Jordan | 473 | 761 | 411 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kuwait | 351 | 565 | 305 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Lebanon | 452 | 728 | 393 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Nagorno Karabakh | 510 | 821 | 443 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Palestinian Territory | 499 | 804 | 434 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Samarra’. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Salah ad Din, Iraq.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Samarra’ (You) | Salah ad Din | 158,508 | — | — |
| Ad Dawr | Salah ad Din | — | 30.1 | NNW |
| Balad | Salah ad Din | 42,088 | 31.3 | SE |
| Al ‘Awjah | Salah ad Din | — | 40.0 | NNW |
| Tikrit | Salah ad Din | 42,477 | 50.4 | NNW |
| Ad Dujayl | Salah ad Din | 26,362 | 50.4 | SE |
| Al-'Alam | Salah ad Din | 25,662 | 59.7 | NNW |
| Al Khaliş | Diyala | — | 69.9 | ESE |
| Khaliş | Diyala | 70,046 | 73.7 | SE |
| Aţ Ţarmiyah | Baghdad | — | 74.7 | SE |
| Baqubah | Diyala | 152,550 | 82.6 | SE |
How does Samarra’ rank within Salah ad Din? 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 Samarra’ appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Bayji | 173,677 |
| Ash Sharqat | 160,000 |
| Samarra’ ⭐ | 158,508 |
| Ţuz Khurmatu | 120,712 |
| Tikrit | 42,477 |
| Balad | 42,088 |
| Ad Dujayl | 26,362 |
| Al-'Alam | 25,662 |
| AlZwya | 15,000 |
| Hawe Ben Alean | 1,500 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Samarra’ ⭐ | 150.58 |
| Balad | 11.29 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Balad | 3,727.90 |
| Samarra’ ⭐ | 1,052.65 |
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base IATA: BGW 109 km (68 mi) from Samarra’ |
Samarra’ sits inside Salah ad Din, Iraq and ranks #3 of 10 cities in Salah ad Din 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 Samarra’ and the countries closest to Samarra’ by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Iraq. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Samarra’, 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 Samarra’ at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Salah ad Din, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Samarra’ — 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 Samarra’ 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 Salah ad Din by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Samarra’ 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 Samarra’ 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 Samarra’ 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Samarra’. 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 Salah ad Din city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Samarra’ ranks #3 of 10 cities in Salah ad Din 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 Samarra’ is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), about 109 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.