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Umm Ghuwaylinah, Al-Shahaniya, Qatar – Qatar Flag

Current Date And Time In Umm Ghuwaylinah, Qatar

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:42:14 AST
Currency: Qatari Riyal (QAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 39,457

📍 Cities Near To Umm Ghuwaylinah


Find cities, states and countries closest to Umm Ghuwaylinah in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah.

📍 Umm Ghuwaylinah 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah from our regional database:

State / RegionAl-Shahaniya
Total Population39,457
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude25.5872° N
Center Longitude51.1499° E
Elevation34 m (112 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Al-Shahaniya#1 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ad Dawḩah al Jadidah Ad Dawḩah al Jadidah32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al ‘Unayzah Al ‘Unayzah28 46 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Ghanim Al Ghanim32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Ghuwayriyah Al Ghuwayriyah18 29 15
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Al Hilal al Gharbiyah Al Hilal al Gharbiyah33 53 29
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Hilal ash Sharqiyah Al Hilal ash Sharqiyah33 54 29
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Hitmi Al Hitmi32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Jumayliyah Al Jumayliyah4 6 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Al Khawr Al Khawr23 37 20
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Al Manşurah Al Manşurah32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Markhiyah Al Markhiyah28 46 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of al-Ghuwayriyah al-Ghuwayriyah19 30 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of An Najmah An Najmah33 53 29
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ar Rayyan Ar Rayyan27 43 23
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of As Sadd As Sadd30 49 26
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Umm Ghuwaylinah


States and regions closest to Al-Shahaniya (home state of Umm Ghuwaylinah), 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 Daayen Al Daayen18 29 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Al Khor Al Khor27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al Wakrah Al Wakrah31 50 27
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Baladiyat ad Dawhah Baladiyat ad Dawhah23 37 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Baladiyat ar Rayyan Baladiyat ar Rayyan35 56 30
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province131 211 114
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Madinat ash Shamal Madinat ash Shamal49 79 43
North (N)
National Flag Of Manama Manama67 108 59
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Muharraq Muharraq68 110 59
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Northern Northern69 111 60
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Umm Ghuwaylinah


Countries bordering or closest to Qatar, with aerial distance and compass direction from Umm Ghuwaylinah'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 Armenia Armenia1,077 1,733 935
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan1,043 1,678 906
North (N)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain63 101 54
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,090 1,754 947
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea1,019 1,640 885
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran512 823 444
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq707 1,137 614
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait355 572 309
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh1,059 1,704 919
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Oman Oman401 645 348
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Umm Ghuwaylinah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Umm Ghuwaylinah (You)Al-Shahaniya39,457
Al JumayliyahAl-Shahaniya1,7886.4WNW
Ash ShiḩaniyahAl-Shahaniya8,38025.1SSE
Umm Şalal ‘AliUmm Salal28.1ESE
Al GhuwayriyahAl Khor2,33228.5NNE
al-GhuwayriyahAl-Shahaniya30.2NNE
Umm Şalal MuḩammadUmm Salal29,39132.1SE
Az̧ Z̧a‘ayinAl Daayen54,33933.4E
Al KhawrAl Khor18,92337.3ENE
LusailAl Daayen198,60040.5ESE
DukhanAl-Shahaniya7,25041.1WSW

🏆 Al-Shahaniya City Rankings

How does Umm Ghuwaylinah rank within Al-Shahaniya? 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Al Jumayliyah623.30
Dukhan365.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Dukhan19.86
Al Jumayliyah2.87
✈️ Nearest Airport
Doha International Airport
IATA: DIA
55 km (34 mi) from Umm Ghuwaylinah
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 Al-Shahaniya Cities
Umm Ghuwaylinah ranks #1 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Umm Ghuwaylinah Sits on the Map

Umm Ghuwaylinah sits inside Al-Shahaniya, Qatar and ranks #1 of 4 cities in Al-Shahaniya 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Umm Ghuwaylinah against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Al-Shahaniya city rankings

🌎 Beyond Umm Ghuwaylinah: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Umm Ghuwaylinah

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Umm Ghuwaylinah

Which cities are closest to Umm Ghuwaylinah?

See the Cities Near To Umm Ghuwaylinah 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 Al-Shahaniya by population and density.

How is the distance from Umm Ghuwaylinah to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Umm Ghuwaylinah. 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 Al-Shahaniya city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Umm Ghuwaylinah compare in size to the cities near it?

Umm Ghuwaylinah ranks #1 of 4 cities in Al-Shahaniya 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 Umm Ghuwaylinah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Umm Ghuwaylinah is Doha International Airport (DIA), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.