
Find cities, states and countries closest to Taraghin in Murzuq District, Libya 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 Taraghin.
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 Taraghin from our regional database:
| State / Region | Murzuq District |
| Total Population | 8,167 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 25.9233° N |
| Center Longitude | 14.4206° E |
| Elevation | 422 m (1,385 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Murzuq District | #4 of 6 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abu Zayyan | 436 | 701 | 378 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ajdabiya | 486 | 782 | 422 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Awinat | 240 | 386 | 209 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Al Abyar | 571 | 919 | 496 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Aşabi‘ah | 432 | 696 | 376 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Barakat | 274 | 441 | 238 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Al Burayqah | 441 | 709 | 383 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Ghurayfah | 97 | 156 | 84 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩawamid | 462 | 744 | 401 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Jadid | 78 | 125 | 68 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Al Qaţrun | 69 | 110 | 60 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Al Qawasim | 440 | 709 | 382 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| al-'Awaynat | 240 | 387 | 209 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| al-Quriyah | 548 | 882 | 476 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aouzou | 342 | 550 | 297 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Murzuq District (home state of Taraghin), 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 Jufrah | 233 | 376 | 203 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Djanet | 292 | 471 | 254 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Ghat | 243 | 390 | 211 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Illizi | 339 | 546 | 295 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Jabal al Gharbi | 308 | 496 | 268 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Nalut | 338 | 544 | 294 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Sabha District | 124 | 199 | 107 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Sha‘biyat Mişratah | 377 | 607 | 327 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Surt | 345 | 555 | 300 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Tibesti | 404 | 650 | 351 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Libya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Taraghin'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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| Albania | 1,037 | 1,670 | 901 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Algeria | 963 | 1,550 | 837 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Andorra | 1,427 | 2,296 | 1,239 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Benin | 1,528 | 2,460 | 1,327 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bosnia And Herzegovina | 1,215 | 1,955 | 1,055 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bulgaria | 1,225 | 1,972 | 1,064 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Burkina Faso | 1,561 | 2,513 | 1,356 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cameroon | 1,349 | 2,171 | 1,171 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Central African Republic | 1,384 | 2,228 | 1,202 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chad | 758 | 1,220 | 658 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Taraghin. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Murzuq District, Libya.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Taraghin (You) | Murzuq District | 8,167 | — | — |
| Umm al Aranib | Murzuq District | 10,493 | 39.4 | NE |
| Murzuk | Murzuq District | 30,491 | 50.2 | W |
| Zawilah | Murzuq District | 4,434 | 75.2 | ENE |
| Wadi 'Utbah | Murzuq District | 16,746 | 88.3 | WNW |
| Al Qaţrun | Murzuq District | 7,243 | 110.5 | SSE |
| Sabha | Sabha District | 149,329 | 123.9 | N |
| Al Jadid | Sabha District | 126,386 | 125.3 | N |
| Al Ghurayfah | Wadi al Hayat | 23,449 | 155.6 | WNW |
| Samnu | Sabha District | 4,492 | 157.1 | NNE |
| Ubari | Wadi al Hayat | 33,569 | 180.1 | WNW |
How does Taraghin rank within Murzuq 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 Taraghin appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Murzuk | 30,491 |
| Wadi 'Utbah | 16,746 |
| Umm al Aranib | 10,493 |
| Taraghin ⭐ | 8,167 |
| Al Qaţrun | 7,243 |
| Zawilah | 4,434 |
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Sabha Airport IATA: SEB 119 km (74 mi) from Taraghin |
Taraghin sits inside Murzuq District, Libya and ranks #4 of 6 cities in Murzuq 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 Taraghin and the countries closest to Taraghin by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Libya. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Taraghin, 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 Taraghin at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Murzuq District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Taraghin — 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 Taraghin 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 Murzuq 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 Taraghin 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 Taraghin 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 Taraghin 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 Taraghin. 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 Murzuq District city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Taraghin ranks #4 of 6 cities in Murzuq 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 Taraghin is Sabha Airport (SEB), about 119 km (74 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.