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Ţurayf, Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Flag

Current Date And Time In Ţurayf, Saudi Arabia

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:29:07 AST
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 66,014

📍 Cities Near To Ţurayf


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ţurayf in Northern Borders 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 Ţurayf.

📍 Ţurayf 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 Ţurayf from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Borders Region
Total Population66,014
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude31.672° N
Center Longitude38.663° E
Elevation829 m (2,720 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Northern Borders Region#2 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of 'Abbin 'Abbin177 284 153
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of 'Afrin 'Afrin350 563 304
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of 'Akra 'Akra459 739 399
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of 'Al'al 'Al'al176 283 153
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of 'Anbah 'Anbah176 283 153
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of 'Ayn-al-'Arab 'Ayn-al-'Arab325 523 282
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of ‘Abasan al Jadidah ‘Abasan al Jadidah255 411 222
West (W)
National Flag Of ‘Abasan al Kabirah ‘Abasan al Kabirah256 412 222
West (W)
National Flag Of ‘Abud ‘Abud212 342 184
West (W)
National Flag Of ‘Adanim ‘Adanim223 358 193
West (W)
National Flag Of ‘Adi ‘Adi218 351 189
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of ‘Afrin ‘Afrin350 563 304
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of ‘Agur ‘Agur221 355 191
West (W)
National Flag Of ‘Ajjah ‘Ajjah209 336 181
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of ‘Ajjul ‘Ajjul206 331 179
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Ţurayf


States and regions closest to Northern Borders Region (home state of Ţurayf), 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 Jawf Region Al Jawf Region206 331 179
West (W)
National Flag Of Al-Qadisiyah Al-Qadisiyah192 308 166
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al-Qassim Region Al-Qassim Region270 435 235
South (S)
National Flag Of Anbar Anbar180 290 156
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Babil Babil193 310 167
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Baghdad Baghdad240 387 209
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dhi Qar Dhi Qar220 354 191
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Diyala Diyala288 464 250
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ha'il Region Ha'il Region174 279 151
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ilam Province Ilam Province315 507 274
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ţurayf


Countries bordering or closest to Saudi Arabia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ţurayf'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 Ţurayf. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ţurayf (You)Northern Borders Region66,014
TuraifNorthern Borders Region40,8190.1NE
Ar RuwayshidMafraq101.9NNW
Badiyat ar-RuwayshidMafraq101.9NNW
RuwaishedMafraq9,805102.2NNW
QurayyatAl Jawf Region102,903130.7WSW
ŢubarjalAl Jawf Region40,019137.1SSW
Al Azraq ash ShamaliZarqa14,800174.8W
Muthallath al AzraqZarqa175.6W
RukbanMafraq85,000182.6N
Dayr al KahfMafraq184.6WNW

🏆 Northern Borders Region City Rankings

How does Ţurayf rank within Northern Borders 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 Ţurayf appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Arar148,540
Ţurayf ⭐66,014
Turaif40,819

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Turaif Domestic Airport
IATA: TUI
7 km (4 mi) from Ţurayf
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 Northern Borders Region Cities
Ţurayf ranks #2 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ţurayf Sits on the Map

Ţurayf sits inside Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia and ranks #2 of 3 cities in Northern Borders 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 Ţurayf 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 Ţurayf 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 Ţurayf and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ţurayf against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Borders Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ţurayf: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ţurayf and the countries closest to Ţurayf 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 Ţurayf, 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 Ţurayf at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ţurayf

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ţurayf MapView the Ţurayf map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ţurayf Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Northern Borders Region OverviewExplore the Northern Borders 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 Ţurayf

Which cities are closest to Ţurayf?

See the Cities Near To Ţurayf 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 Northern Borders Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Ţurayf to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ţurayf. 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 Northern Borders Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Ţurayf ranks #2 of 3 cities in Northern Borders 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 Ţurayf?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ţurayf is Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.