Current Date And Time In Sha‘alvim, Israel
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:38:29 IDT
State: Central District
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Population: 1,928
Find cities, states and countries closest to Sha‘alvim in Central District, Israel 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 Sha‘alvim.
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 Sha‘alvim from our regional database:
| State / Region | Central District |
| Total Population | 1,928 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 31.87° N |
| Center Longitude | 34.9872° E |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Central District | #55 of 168 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aẖisamakh | 6 | 10 | 6 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Al Midyah | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bayt ‘Ur at Taḩta | 6 | 9 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bayt Liqya | 5 | 7 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bayt Sira | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ben Shemen | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Beqoa‘ | 5 | 7 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bet ‘Uzi’él | 5 | 8 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Bet H̱ashmonay | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bet Me’ir | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bil‘in | 6 | 10 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Budrus | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Dayr Qiddis | 6 | 10 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Eshta’ol | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ganei Modi'in | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Central District (home state of Sha‘alvim), 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 | ||
| Ajloun | 56 | 90 | 49 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Amman | 59 | 95 | 51 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Balqa | 49 | 78 | 42 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Beirut | 139 | 223 | 120 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bekaa | 143 | 230 | 124 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Damascus Governorate | 135 | 217 | 117 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Daraa | 84 | 135 | 73 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dimashq | 134 | 216 | 116 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Gaza Strip | 54 | 87 | 47 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Haifa | 58 | 94 | 51 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Israel, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sha‘alvim'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 | ||
| Albania | 1,074 | 1,729 | 933 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Armenia | 845 | 1,360 | 734 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Azerbaijan | 950 | 1,529 | 825 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Bulgaria | 958 | 1,541 | 832 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cyprus | 294 | 473 | 255 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Egypt | 381 | 613 | 331 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Georgia | 909 | 1,463 | 789 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Greece | 921 | 1,482 | 799 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Iraq | 538 | 865 | 467 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Jordan | 88 | 142 | 77 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sha‘alvim. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Central District, Israel.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Sha‘alvim (You) | Central District | 1,928 | — | — |
| Nof Ayalon | Central District | 2,128 | 0.4 | ENE |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | Central District | 93,277 | 3.7 | NE |
| Kfar Bin Nun | Central District | 749 | 3.8 | WSW |
| Mishmar Ayyalon | Central District | 556 | 4.4 | W |
| Mevo H̱oron | West Bank | 2,669 | 5.1 | ESE |
| Naẖshon | Jerusalem | 610 | 5.3 | SW |
| Kfar Shmu’el | Central District | 956 | 5.7 | WNW |
| Bayt Sira | West Bank | 2,744 | 5.9 | ENE |
| Karmé Yosef | Central District | 1,730 | 6.8 | WSW |
| Lapid | Central District | 2,497 | 6.8 | NE |
How does Sha‘alvim rank within Central District? 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 Sha‘alvim appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 258,535 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 253,529 |
| Netanya | 228,204 |
| Reẖovot | 149,392 |
| Kfar Saba | 110,456 |
| Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut | 93,277 |
| Lod | 77,223 |
| Ramla | 76,246 |
| Ra'anana | 75,421 |
| Rosh Ha‘Ayin | 72,881 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Rishon LeTsiyyon | 59.00 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 35.87 |
| Netanya | 28.95 |
| Rosh Ha‘Ayin | 24.39 |
| Reẖovot | 22.00 |
| Hod HaSharon | 19.24 |
| Eṭ Ṭaiyiba | 18.66 |
| Bet Dagan | 17.33 |
| Ness Ziona | 15.58 |
| Kfar Saba | 15.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Ganei Tikva | 13,637.50 |
| Bnei Ayish | 8,307.14 |
| Netanya | 7,882.69 |
| Kfar Saba | 7,363.73 |
| Petaẖ Tiqva | 7,068.00 |
| Reẖovot | 6,790.55 |
| Ramla | 6,434.26 |
| Lod | 6,314.23 |
| Yehud | 6,243.90 |
| Ra'anana | 5,068.62 |
Ben Gurion International Airport IATA: TLV 18 km (11 mi) from Sha‘alvim |
Sha‘alvim sits inside Central District, Israel and ranks #55 of 168 cities in Central District 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 Sha‘alvim and the countries closest to Sha‘alvim by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Israel. 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 Sha‘alvim, 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 Sha‘alvim at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Central District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sha‘alvim — 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 Sha‘alvim 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 Central District by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sha‘alvim 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 Sha‘alvim 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 Sha‘alvim 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 Sha‘alvim. 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 Central District city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Sha‘alvim ranks #55 of 168 cities in Central District 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 Sha‘alvim is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.