Current Date And Time In Bet Shemesh, Israel
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:17:22 IDT
Find cities, states and countries closest to Bet Shemesh in Jerusalem, 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 Bet Shemesh.
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 Bet Shemesh from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| ‘Agur | 5 | 8 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Adderet | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Avi‘ezer | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bar Giyyora | 5 | 8 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Beqoa‘ | 8 | 13 | 7 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bet Me’ir | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Eshta’ol | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Giv‘at Ye‘arim | 7 | 11 | 6 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Giv‘at Yesha‘yahu | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Li On | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Matta‘ | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Mesillat Tsiyyon | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mishmar David | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Naẖam | 3 | 4 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Nes Harim | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Jerusalem (home state of Bet Shemesh), 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 | 49 | 79 | 43 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Amman | 42 | 68 | 37 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Balqa | 35 | 56 | 30 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Central District | 22 | 36 | 19 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Damascus Governorate | 135 | 217 | 117 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Daraa | 78 | 126 | 68 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dimashq | 135 | 217 | 117 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Gaza Strip | 61 | 98 | 53 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Haifa | 72 | 115 | 62 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Irbid | 65 | 105 | 57 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Israel, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bet Shemesh'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 Bet Shemesh. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jerusalem, Israel.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Bet Shemesh (You) | Jerusalem | 124,957 | — | — |
| Zanoaẖ | Jerusalem | 524 | 0.7 | ENE |
| Yish‘i | Jerusalem | 771 | 3.3 | NW |
| Naẖam | Jerusalem | 597 | 4.1 | NNE |
| Netiv HaLamed He | Jerusalem | 654 | 4.9 | SSW |
| Zekharya | Jerusalem | 1,124 | 5.1 | WSW |
| Eshta’ol | Jerusalem | 1,238 | 5.8 | NNE |
| Tarum | Jerusalem | 945 | 5.9 | N |
| Avi‘ezer | Jerusalem | 875 | 5.9 | SSE |
| Nes Harim | Jerusalem | 1,414 | 6.3 | ENE |
| Nevve Mikha’el | Jerusalem | 849 | 6.6 | SSE |
How does Bet Shemesh rank within Jerusalem? 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 Bet Shemesh appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Jerusalem | 971,800 |
| West Jerusalem | 400,000 |
| Bet Shemesh ⭐ | 124,957 |
| Modiin Ilit | 76,374 |
| Qiryat HaYovel | 25,000 |
| Mevasseret Tsiyyon | 24,052 |
| Giv`at H̱ananya | 15,500 |
| Abu Ghaush | 7,698 |
| Qiryat Ye‘arim | 6,128 |
| Tsur Hadassa | 4,700 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Jerusalem | 125.42 |
| Bet Shemesh ⭐ | 34.26 |
| Mevasseret Tsiyyon | 6.41 |
| Modiin Ilit | 4.75 |
| Abu Ghaush | 1.89 |
| Har Adar | 0.99 |
| Qiryat Ye‘arim | 0.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Modiin Ilit | 16,078.74 |
| Qiryat Ye‘arim | 12,256.00 |
| Jerusalem | 7,748.37 |
| Abu Ghaush | 4,073.02 |
| Mevasseret Tsiyyon | 3,752.26 |
| Bet Shemesh ⭐ | 3,647.31 |
| Har Adar | 3,333.33 |
Ben Gurion International Airport IATA: TLV 33 km (20 mi) from Bet Shemesh |
Bet Shemesh sits inside Jerusalem, Israel and ranks #3 of 53 cities in Jerusalem 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 Bet Shemesh and the countries closest to Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh, 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 Bet Shemesh at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Jerusalem, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Bet Shemesh — 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 Bet Shemesh 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 Jerusalem by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh 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 Bet Shemesh. 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 Jerusalem city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Bet Shemesh ranks #3 of 53 cities in Jerusalem 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 Bet Shemesh is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 33 km (20 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.