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Sur, Southeastern Governorate, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Sur, Oman

Thursday, 13 August 2026
21:01:44 GST
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 71,152

📍 Cities Near To Sur


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sur in Southeastern Governorate, Oman 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 Sur.

📍 Sur 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 Sur from our regional database:

State / RegionSoutheastern Governorate
Total Population71,152
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude22.5667° N
Center Longitude59.5289° E
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
Population Rank in Southeastern Governorate#1 of 1
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al ‘Udhaybah ash Shamaliyah Al ‘Udhaybah ash Shamaliyah103 166 89
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Qabil Al Qabil53 86 46
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Wadi al Kabir Al Wadi al Kabir93 149 80
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of al-Mudaybi al-Mudaybi89 144 78
West (W)
National Flag Of as-Sib as-Sib113 183 98
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Badiyah Badiyah47 76 41
West (W)
National Flag Of Bawshar Bawshar100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bidbid Bidbid106 171 92
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ibra Ibra65 104 56
West (W)
National Flag Of Ibra’ Ibra’64 103 56
West (W)
National Flag Of Madinat as Sultan Qaboos Madinat as Sultan Qaboos99 159 86
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Masqat Masqat100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijariyah Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijariyah98 157 85
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Muscat Muscat100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Muttrah Muttrah95 153 83
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Sur


States and regions closest to Southeastern Governorate (home state of Sur), 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 Ad Dakhiliyah Ad Dakhiliyah128 206 111
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ad Dhahirah Ad Dhahirah199 320 173
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ajman Ajman336 541 292
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Batinah North Al Batinah North230 370 200
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Batinah South Al Batinah South156 251 135
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Buraimi Al Buraimi272 438 236
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Wusta Governorate Al Wusta Governorate243 391 211
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fujairah Fujairah286 461 249
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Muscat Muscat124 200 108
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Northeastern Governorate Northeastern Governorate70 113 61
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sur


Countries bordering or closest to Oman, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sur'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 Afghanistan Afghanistan1,119 1,801 972
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain463 744 402
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,106 1,781 961
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran767 1,234 666
North (N)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq1,102 1,774 957
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait753 1,212 654
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan1,033 1,663 897
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar401 645 348
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia710 1,143 617
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates187 301 162
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sur (You)Southeastern Governorate71,152
BadiyahNortheastern Governorate18,47976.0W
Al QabilNortheastern Governorate14,00885.6W
QurayyatMuscat63,13399.4NW
Ibra’Northeastern Governorate25,265103.1W
IbraSoutheastern Governorate104.4W
al-MudaybiSoutheastern Governorate144.0W
Al Wadi al KabirMuscat148.9NW
RuwiMuscat152.3NW
MuttrahMuscat153.4NW
Minţaqat al Qurm at TijariyahMuscat157.2NW

🏆 Southeastern Governorate City Rankings

How does Sur rank within Southeastern Governorate? 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 Sur appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sur ⭐71,152

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Muscat International Airport
IATA: MCT
171 km (107 mi) from Sur
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 Southeastern Governorate Cities
Sur ranks #1 of 1 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sur Sits on the Map

Sur sits inside Southeastern Governorate, Oman and ranks #1 of 1 cities in Southeastern Governorate 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 Sur 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 Sur 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 Sur and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sur against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Southeastern Governorate city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sur: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sur and the countries closest to Sur by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Oman. 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 Sur, 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 Sur at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sur

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sur

Which cities are closest to Sur?

See the Cities Near To Sur 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 Southeastern Governorate by population and density.

How is the distance from Sur to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Sur ranks #1 of 1 cities in Southeastern Governorate 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 Sur?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sur is Muscat International Airport (MCT), about 171 km (107 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.