Current Date And Time In Ad Dir‘iyah, Saudi Arabia
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Find cities, states and countries closest to Ad Dir‘iyah in Riyadh 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 Ad Dir‘iyah.
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 Ad Dir‘iyah from our regional database:
| State / Region | Riyadh Region |
| Total Population | 61,609 |
| Land Area | 0.29 km² |
| Population Density | 212,444.83 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 24.7519° N |
| Center Longitude | 46.5387° E |
| Elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Riyadh Region | #5 of 24 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| ‘Irqah | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ad Dilam | 66 | 106 | 57 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Uyaynah | 14 | 23 | 13 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Al Hayathim | 60 | 96 | 52 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Al Ḩulwah | 92 | 148 | 80 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Al Jubaylah | 12 | 20 | 11 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Kharj | 65 | 104 | 56 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Al Majma‘ah | 109 | 175 | 95 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ar Rayn | 106 | 170 | 92 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ḥawṭah Bani Tamim | 89 | 144 | 78 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Marat | 71 | 115 | 62 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Raydah | 9 | 14 | 8 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Riyadh | 12 | 20 | 11 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Rumaḩ | 68 | 110 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Shaqra | 87 | 141 | 76 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Riyadh Region (home state of Ad Dir‘iyah), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| 'Asir Region | 332 | 535 | 289 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Al Bahah Region | 351 | 565 | 305 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Al Daayen | 381 | 613 | 331 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Jawf | 416 | 670 | 362 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Al Khor | 390 | 627 | 338 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Wakrah | 379 | 609 | 329 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al-Qassim Region | 294 | 473 | 255 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Al-Shahaniya | 363 | 585 | 316 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Baladiyat ad Dawhah | 379 | 609 | 329 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Baladiyat ar Rayyan | 341 | 548 | 296 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Saudi Arabia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ad Dir‘iyah's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahrain | 375 | 603 | 325 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Cyprus | 1,044 | 1,680 | 907 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Djibouti | 849 | 1,367 | 737 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Egypt | 914 | 1,470 | 793 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Eritrea | 693 | 1,116 | 602 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Ethiopia | 1,063 | 1,710 | 923 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Iran | 789 | 1,269 | 685 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Iraq | 651 | 1,047 | 565 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Israel | 798 | 1,284 | 693 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Jordan | 713 | 1,148 | 619 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ad Dir‘iyah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Ad Dir‘iyah (You) | Riyadh Region | 61,609 | — | — |
| ‘Irqah | Riyadh Region | 42,179 | 10.8 | SE |
| Raydah | Al Hudaydah | — | 14.4 | ESE |
| Riyadh | Riyadh Region | 4,205,961 | 19.8 | ESE |
| Al Jubaylah | Riyadh Region | 8,005 | 20.0 | NNW |
| Al ‘Uyaynah | Riyadh Region | 8,649 | 23.3 | NW |
| shokhaibٍ | Riyadh Region | 1,500 | 39.9 | SW |
| Al Hayathim | Riyadh Region | 13,893 | 96.2 | SE |
| Al Kharj | Riyadh Region | 425,300 | 104.3 | SE |
| Ad Dilam | Riyadh Region | 35,371 | 105.5 | SE |
| Rumaḩ | Riyadh Region | 25,031 | 110.1 | NE |
How does Ad Dir‘iyah rank within Riyadh 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 Ad Dir‘iyah appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Riyadh | 4,205,961 |
| Al Kharj | 425,300 |
| Az Zulfi | 125,000 |
| Ad Dawadimi | 86,861 |
| Ad Dir‘iyah ⭐ | 61,609 |
| Afif | 45,525 |
| ‘Irqah | 42,179 |
| Ad Dilam | 35,371 |
| Shaqra | 32,215 |
| Ḥawṭah Bani Tamim | 30,720 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Riyadh | 1,798.00 |
| Al Kharj | 19.79 |
| Ad Dir‘iyah ⭐ | 0.29 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Ad Dir‘iyah ⭐ | 212,444.83 |
| Al Kharj | 21,490.65 |
| Riyadh | 2,339.24 |
King Khalid International Airport IATA: RUH 28 km (17 mi) from Ad Dir‘iyah |
Ad Dir‘iyah sits inside Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia and ranks #5 of 24 cities in Riyadh 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ad Dir‘iyah and the countries closest to Ad Dir‘iyah 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ad Dir‘iyah, 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 Ad Dir‘iyah at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Riyadh Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ad Dir‘iyah — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Ad Dir‘iyah 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 Riyadh Region by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ad Dir‘iyah 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 Ad Dir‘iyah map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Ad Dir‘iyah 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.
It's the bearing from Ad Dir‘iyah 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ad Dir‘iyah. 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 Riyadh Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ad Dir‘iyah ranks #5 of 24 cities in Riyadh Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ad Dir‘iyah is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 28 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.