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Sakaiminato, Tottori, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Sakaiminato, Japan

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:58:59 JST
State: Tottori
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 36,324
District: Sakaiminato Shi

📍 Cities Near To Sakaiminato


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sakaiminato in Tottori, Japan 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 Sakaiminato.

📍 Sakaiminato Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Sakaiminato from our regional database:

State / RegionTottori
DistrictSakaiminato Shi
Total Population36,324
Land Area29.11 km²
Population Density1,247.82 / km²
Center Latitude35.5377° N
Center Longitude133.2309° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Tottori#4 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ebi Ebi23 37 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hiezu Hiezu11 17 9
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kishimoto Kishimoto15 24 13
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Matsue Matsue11 17 9
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mikuriya Mikuriya15 24 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Minari Minari27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Neu Neu24 39 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Shinjo Shinjo32 51 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Shoyama Shoyama26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Tenman Tenman13 22 12
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Unnan Unnan28 44 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Yasugi Yasugi14 23 12
South (S)
National Flag Of Yasugicho Yasugicho8 13 7
South (S)
National Flag Of Yonago Yonago9 15 8
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Sakaiminato


States and regions closest to Tottori (home state of Sakaiminato), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ehime Ehime155 249 135
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Fukui Fukui118 190 102
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hiroshima Hiroshima127 204 110
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hyogo Hyogo48 77 41
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kagawa Kagawa89 144 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Kochi Kochi140 225 122
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kyoto Kyoto93 149 81
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mie Mie156 250 135
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nara Nara105 169 91
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Okayama Okayama61 98 53
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sakaiminato


Countries bordering or closest to Japan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sakaiminato's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea648 1,043 563
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,375 2,213 1,194
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea586 943 509
West (W)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,345 2,164 1,168
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sakaiminato. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Tottori, Japan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sakaiminato (You)Tottori36,324
YasugichoShimane38,87513.0S
YonagoTottori148,72014.9SE
HiezuTottori3,50117.4SE
MatsueShimane203,61617.5WSW
TenmanTottori10,32321.7SE
YasugiShimane22.8S
KishimotoTottori10,69624.0SE
MikuriyaTottori15,37024.3E
EbiTottori2,67236.7SE
NeuTottori2,90738.9SSE

🏆 Tottori City Rankings

How does Sakaiminato rank within Tottori? 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 Sakaiminato appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tottori-shi188,465
Yonago148,720
Kurayoshi48,558
Sakaiminato ⭐36,324
Yabase16,365
Matsuzaki16,055
Koge15,937
Mikuriya15,370
Yura14,228
Iwai10,799

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Tottori-shi765.66
Kurayoshi272.06
Wakasa199.18
Yonago132.42
Sakaiminato ⭐29.11

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sakaiminato ⭐1,247.82
Yonago1,123.09
Tottori-shi246.15
Kurayoshi178.48
Wakasa16.11
✈️ Nearest Airport
Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base
IATA: YGJ
5 km (3 mi) from Sakaiminato
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Tottori Cities
Sakaiminato ranks #4 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Sakaiminato? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Sakaiminato Sits on the Map

Sakaiminato sits inside Tottori, Japan and ranks #4 of 19 cities in Tottori 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Sakaiminato to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Sakaiminato outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Sakaiminato and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sakaiminato against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Tottori city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sakaiminato: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sakaiminato and the countries closest to Sakaiminato by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Japan. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sakaiminato, 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 Sakaiminato at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sakaiminato

If you're stringing together stops in Tottori, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sakaiminato — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Sakaiminato MapView the Sakaiminato map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Sakaiminato Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Tottori OverviewExplore the Tottori state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Japan Country DataGet complete Japan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sakaiminato

Which cities are closest to Sakaiminato?

See the Cities Near To Sakaiminato 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 Tottori by population and density.

How is the distance from Sakaiminato to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sakaiminato 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 Sakaiminato map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Sakaiminato 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Sakaiminato 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Sakaiminato?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sakaiminato. 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 Tottori city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sakaiminato compare in size to the cities near it?

Sakaiminato ranks #4 of 19 cities in Tottori by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sakaiminato?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sakaiminato is Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base (YGJ), about 5 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.