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Wadi 'Utbah, Murzuq District, Libya – Libya Flag

Current Date And Time In Wadi 'Utbah, Libya

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:35:24 EET
Currency: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 16,746

📍 Cities Near To Wadi 'Utbah


Find cities, states and countries closest to Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah.

📍 Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah from our regional database:

State / RegionMurzuq District
Total Population16,746
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude26.095° N
Center Longitude13.5574° E
Elevation491 m (1,611 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Murzuq District#2 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Ghurayfah Al Ghurayfah45 72 39
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Jadid Al Jadid84 135 73
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al Qaţrun Al Qaţrun104 168 91
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aqar Aqar107 171 93
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Barqin Barqin100 162 87
North (N)
National Flag Of Brak Brak110 177 95
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Idri Idri98 158 86
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Murzuk Murzuk26 41 22
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Qirah Qirah114 184 99
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Sabha Sabha84 136 73
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Samnu Samnu115 186 100
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tamzawah Tamzawah109 176 95
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Taraghin Taraghin55 88 48
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ubari Ubari59 95 52
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Umm al Aranib Umm al Aranib73 118 64
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To Wadi 'Utbah


States and regions closest to Murzuq District (home state of Wadi 'Utbah), 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 Al Jufrah Al Jufrah233 376 203
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Djanet Djanet292 471 254
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ghat Ghat243 390 211
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Illizi Illizi339 546 295
West (W)
National Flag Of Jabal al Gharbi Jabal al Gharbi308 496 268
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nalut Nalut338 544 294
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Sabha District Sabha District124 199 107
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sha‘biyat Mişratah Sha‘biyat Mişratah377 607 327
North (N)
National Flag Of Surt Surt345 555 300
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tibesti Tibesti404 650 351
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Wadi 'Utbah


Countries bordering or closest to Libya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Wadi 'Utbah'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 Albania Albania1,037 1,670 901
North (N)
National Flag Of Algeria Algeria963 1,550 837
West (W)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra1,427 2,296 1,239
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Benin Benin1,528 2,460 1,327
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina1,215 1,955 1,055
North (N)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria1,225 1,972 1,064
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso1,561 2,513 1,356
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon1,349 2,171 1,171
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic1,384 2,228 1,202
South (S)
National Flag Of Chad Chad758 1,220 658
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Wadi 'Utbah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Murzuq District, Libya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Wadi 'Utbah (You)Murzuq District16,746
MurzukMurzuq District30,49141.2ESE
Al GhurayfahWadi al Hayat23,44972.2NW
TaraghinMurzuq District8,16788.3ESE
UbariWadi al Hayat33,56995.4NW
Umm al AranibMurzuq District10,493117.9E
Al JadidSabha District126,386135.3NE
SabhaSabha District149,329136.0NE
ZawilahMurzuq District4,434156.7E
IdriWadi ash Shati'4,696158.5NNW
BarqinWadi ash Shati'5,902161.7N

🏆 Murzuq District City Rankings

How does Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Murzuk30,491
Wadi 'Utbah ⭐16,746
Umm al Aranib10,493
Taraghin8,167
Al Qaţrun7,243
Zawilah4,434

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sabha Airport
IATA: SEB
135 km (84 mi) from Wadi 'Utbah
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 Murzuq District Cities
Wadi 'Utbah ranks #2 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Wadi 'Utbah? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Wadi 'Utbah Sits on the Map

Wadi 'Utbah sits inside Murzuq District, Libya and ranks #2 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.

📏 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 Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Wadi 'Utbah against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Murzuq District city rankings

🌎 Beyond Wadi 'Utbah: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Wadi 'Utbah and the countries closest to Wadi 'Utbah 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Wadi 'Utbah, 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 Wadi 'Utbah at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Wadi 'Utbah

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Wadi 'Utbah

Which cities are closest to Wadi 'Utbah?

See the Cities Near To Wadi 'Utbah 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.

How is the distance from Wadi 'Utbah to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah 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 Wadi 'Utbah?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Wadi 'Utbah. 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.

How does Wadi 'Utbah compare in size to the cities near it?

Wadi 'Utbah ranks #2 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Wadi 'Utbah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Wadi 'Utbah is Sabha Airport (SEB), about 135 km (84 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.