Current Date And Time In Qiryat Shmona, Israel
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:29:47 IDT
State: Northern District
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Population: 22,512
Find cities, states and countries closest to Qiryat Shmona in Northern 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 Qiryat Shmona.
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 Qiryat Shmona from our regional database:
| State / Region | Northern District |
| Total Population | 22,512 |
| Land Area | 9.96 km² |
| Population Density | 2,260.24 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 33.212° N |
| Center Longitude | 35.5704° E |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Northern District | #16 of 258 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| ‘Amir | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bet Hillel | 2 | 3 | 2 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Dafna | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Dan | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ghajar | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| HaGoshrim | 3 | 5 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Kfar Blum | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kfar Gil‘adi | 2 | 3 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Kfar Kila | 5 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kfar Szold | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Lahavot HaBashan | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ma‘yan Barukh | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Metula | 5 | 8 | 4 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ne’ot Mordekhay | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Sde Neẖemya | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Northern District (home state of Qiryat Shmona), 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 | 47 | 76 | 41 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Akkar | 122 | 197 | 106 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Amman | 74 | 119 | 64 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 112 | 180 | 97 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Balqa | 64 | 104 | 56 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Beirut | 70 | 112 | 61 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bekaa | 74 | 119 | 64 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Central District | 69 | 111 | 60 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Damascus Governorate | 71 | 115 | 62 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Daraa | 50 | 81 | 44 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Israel, with aerial distance and compass direction from Qiryat Shmona'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 Qiryat Shmona. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern District, Israel.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Qiryat Shmona (You) | Northern District | 22,512 | — | — |
| Kfar Gil‘adi | Northern District | 673 | 3.4 | N |
| Bet Hillel | Northern District | 775 | 3.4 | E |
| Yuval | Northern District | 638 | 4.5 | NNE |
| Ma‘yan Barukh | Northern District | 767 | 4.7 | NE |
| HaGoshrim | Northern District | 820 | 5.0 | E |
| Sde Neẖemya | Northern District | 1,235 | 5.7 | ESE |
| Kfar Blum | Northern District | 766 | 5.7 | SE |
| ‘Amir | Northern District | 682 | 5.9 | SE |
| Ne’ot Mordekhay | Northern District | 620 | 6.2 | SSE |
| Dafna | Northern District | 965 | 6.6 | ENE |
How does Qiryat Shmona rank within Northern 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 Qiryat Shmona appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Kfar H̱oshen | 7,391.00 |
| Naẕerat ‘Illit | 32.52 |
| Yavne’el | 31.68 |
| Tamra | 29.26 |
| Safed | 29.25 |
| Afula | 26.91 |
| Kfar H̱ittim | 22.76 |
| Maghar | 19.81 |
| Karmi’el | 19.19 |
| Rosh Pinna | 17.57 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Acre | 223,565.22 |
| El Mazra‘a | 8,125.00 |
| Nahariyya | 5,532.95 |
| Nazareth | 5,484.77 |
| Tiberias | 4,119.50 |
| Migdal Ha‘Emeq | 3,360.60 |
| Ramat Yishay | 3,257.32 |
| Yoqne‘am ‘Illit | 3,220.03 |
| maalot Tarshiha | 3,197.07 |
| Kfar Yasif | 3,176.49 |
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport IATA: HFA 66 km (41 mi) from Qiryat Shmona |
Qiryat Shmona sits inside Northern District, Israel and ranks #16 of 258 cities in Northern 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 Qiryat Shmona and the countries closest to Qiryat Shmona 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 Qiryat Shmona, 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 Qiryat Shmona at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Northern District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Qiryat Shmona — 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 Qiryat Shmona 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 Northern 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 Qiryat Shmona 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 Qiryat Shmona 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 Qiryat Shmona 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 Qiryat Shmona 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 Qiryat Shmona. 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 Northern District city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Qiryat Shmona ranks #16 of 258 cities in Northern 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 Qiryat Shmona is Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.