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Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Flag

Current Date And Time In Abha, Saudi Arabia

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:44:30 AST
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 210,886

📍 Cities Near To Abha


Find cities, states and countries closest to Abha in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Abha.

📍 Abha 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 Abha from our regional database:

State / Region'Asir Region
Total Population210,886
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude18.2164° N
Center Longitude42.5053° E
Elevation2,228 m (7,310 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in 'Asir Region#2 of 10
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abu ‘Arish Abu ‘Arish89 143 77
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ad Darb Ad Darb38 61 33
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Al Hijrah Al Hijrah86 138 75
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Kharab Al Kharab101 162 88
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Majaridah Al Majaridah74 119 64
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Al Malaḩiţ Al Malaḩiţ112 181 97
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Mashaf Al Mashaf104 168 91
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of An Naz̧ir An Naz̧ir103 166 90
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of An Nimas An Nimas69 111 60
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ash Shawati Ash Shawati131 211 114
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ash Shuqayri Ash Shuqayri78 125 68
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ash-Shaqiq Ash-Shaqiq46 75 40
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Az̧ Z̧abyah Az̧ Z̧abyah77 123 67
South (S)
National Flag Of Baqim as Suq Baqim as Suq85 137 74
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bariq Bariq62 100 54
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Abha


States and regions closest to 'Asir Region (home state of Abha), 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 Bahah Region Al Bahah Region123 198 107
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Jawf Al Jawf226 364 196
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Mahwit Governorate Al Mahwit Governorate260 418 226
South (S)
National Flag Of Amanat Alasimah Amanat Alasimah266 429 231
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ḩajjah Ḩajjah240 387 209
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Jazan Region Jazan Region133 214 116
South (S)
National Flag Of Ma’rib Ma’rib300 484 261
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Maekel Maekel366 589 318
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mecca Region Mecca Region205 330 178
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Najran Region Najran Region186 300 162
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Abha


Countries bordering or closest to Saudi Arabia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Abha'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 Bahrain Bahrain375 603 325
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus1,044 1,680 907
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti849 1,367 737
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt914 1,470 793
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea693 1,116 602
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia1,063 1,710 923
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran789 1,269 685
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq651 1,047 565
North (N)
National Flag Of Israel Israel798 1,284 693
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan713 1,148 619
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Abha. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Abha (You)'Asir Region210,886
Khamis Mushait'Asir Region387,55325.8ENE
Ad DarbJazan Region5,37861.0SSW
Sarat ‘Abidah'Asir Region19,85567.7ESE
Ash-ShaqiqJazan Region4,27574.8SW
MisliyahJazan Region6,11784.3S
DhahabanJazan Region9,43694.8W
Bariq'Asir Region75,35199.9NW
An Nimas'Asir Region24,153111.0NNW
Al Majaridah'Asir Region14,830118.8NNW
ŞabyaJazan Region54,108119.3S

🏆 'Asir Region City Rankings

How does Abha rank within 'Asir Region? 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 Abha appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Khamis Mushait387,553
Abha ⭐210,886
Sabt Alalayah100,000
Qal‘at Bishah81,828
Bariq75,351
Ranyah45,942
An Nimas24,153
Sarat ‘Abidah19,855
Al Majaridah14,830
Tabalah5,151

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Abha International Airport
IATA: AHB
16 km (10 mi) from Abha
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 'Asir Region Cities
Abha ranks #2 of 10 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Abha Sits on the Map

Abha sits inside 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia and ranks #2 of 10 cities in 'Asir Region 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 Abha 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 Abha 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 Abha and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Abha against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and 'Asir Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Abha: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Abha

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Abha

Which cities are closest to Abha?

See the Cities Near To Abha 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 'Asir Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Abha to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Abha. 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 'Asir Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Abha ranks #2 of 10 cities in 'Asir Region 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 Abha?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Abha is Abha International Airport (AHB), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.