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Kafranbel, Idlib, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In Kafranbel, Syria

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:16:56 EEST
State: Idlib
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 45,652
District: Maarrat al-Nu'man District

📍 Cities Near To Kafranbel


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kafranbel in Idlib, Syria 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 Kafranbel.

📍 Kafranbel 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 Kafranbel from our regional database:

State / RegionIdlib
DistrictMaarrat al-Nu'man District
Total Population45,652
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude35.6138° N
Center Longitude36.5645° E
Elevation643 m (2,110 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Idlib#3 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afis Afis24 39 21
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Al Janudiyah Al Janudiyah24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ariḩa Ariḩa14 23 12
North (N)
National Flag Of As Suqaylibiyah As Suqaylibiyah20 32 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of At Tamani‘ah At Tamani‘ah15 24 13
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Az Ziyarah Az Ziyarah14 22 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bdama Bdama25 40 21
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Binnish Binnish25 40 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Darkush Darkush28 45 24
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ḩalfaya Ḩalfaya25 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Ḩish Ḩish6 10 6
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Idlib Idlib22 36 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Iḩsim Iḩsim7 12 6
North (N)
National Flag Of Jawbat Burghal Jawbat Burghal24 38 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Jisr ash Shughur Jisr ash Shughur19 31 17
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Kafranbel


States and regions closest to Idlib (home state of Kafranbel), 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 Adana Adana103 166 90
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Adıyaman Province Adıyaman Province155 250 135
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Akkar Akkar101 163 88
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aleppo Aleppo33 53 29
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate Baalbek-Hermel Governorate116 187 101
South (S)
National Flag Of Gaziantep Gaziantep88 142 77
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hama Hama55 89 48
South (S)
National Flag Of Hatay Hatay36 58 31
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Homs Homs83 134 72
South (S)
National Flag Of Kahramanmaraş Kahramanmaraş115 184 99
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Kafranbel


Countries bordering or closest to Syria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kafranbel'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 Armenia492 792 427
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan597 961 519
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus316 508 274
West (W)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt735 1,182 638
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia570 917 495
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq289 466 251
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Israel Israel354 569 307
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan333 535 289
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait625 1,005 542
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon190 306 165
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kafranbel (You)Idlib45,652
ḨishIdlib10.2SE
Ma‘arrat an Nu‘manIdlib10.9ENE
IḩsimIdlib11.9N
Khan ShaykhunIdlib48,97520.6SSE
MuḩambalIdlib21.0NNW
Az ZiyarahHama21.9WNW
AriḩaIdlib22.6N
At Tamani‘ahIdlib24.0SE
KurnazHama25.9SSW
Kafr ZaytaHama21,84526.9S

🏆 Idlib City Rankings

How does Kafranbel rank within Idlib? 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 Kafranbel appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Idlib128,840
Khan Shaykhun48,975
Kafranbel ⭐45,652
Jisr ash Shughur39,311
Saraqib34,231
Ma‘arratmişrin32,163
Salqin31,608
Binnish30,354
Kafr Takharim22,436
Ad Dana21,987

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Ariḩa603.27

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Latakia International Airport
IATA: LTK
61 km (38 mi) from Kafranbel
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 Idlib Cities
Kafranbel ranks #3 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kafranbel Sits on the Map

Kafranbel sits inside Idlib, Syria and ranks #3 of 12 cities in Idlib 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 Kafranbel 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 Kafranbel 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 Kafranbel and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kafranbel against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Idlib city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kafranbel: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kafranbel

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kafranbel

Which cities are closest to Kafranbel?

See the Cities Near To Kafranbel 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 Idlib by population and density.

How is the distance from Kafranbel to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Kafranbel ranks #3 of 12 cities in Idlib 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 Kafranbel?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kafranbel is Latakia International Airport (LTK), about 61 km (38 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.