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‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, Latakia, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, Syria

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:09:43 EEST
State: Latakia
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)

📍 Cities Near To ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah


Find cities, states and countries closest to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah in Latakia, 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah.

📍 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah from our regional database:

State / RegionLatakia
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude35.3317° N
Center Longitude36.0997° E
Elevation427 m (1,401 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of ‘Ayn al Bayḑa ‘Ayn al Bayḑa25 41 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of ‘Ayn at Tinah ‘Ayn at Tinah16 26 14
North (N)
National Flag Of ‘Ayn Shiqaq ‘Ayn Shiqaq6 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ad Daliyah Ad Daliyah7 11 6
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al ‘Annazah Al ‘Annazah10 16 8
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Al Bahluliyah Al Bahluliyah22 36 20
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Al Fakhurah Al Fakhurah13 20 11
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Al Ḩaffah Al Ḩaffah19 30 16
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Al Hinadi Al Hinadi18 29 15
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Muzayri‘ah Al Muzayri‘ah14 22 12
North (N)
National Flag Of Al Qadmus Al Qadmus16 26 14
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Qamşiyah Al Qamşiyah21 34 18
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Al Qardaḩah Al Qardaḩah9 14 8
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Al Quţaylibiyah Al Quţaylibiyah5 9 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ar Rawḑah Ar Rawḑah21 33 18
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah


States and regions closest to Latakia (home state of ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah), 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 167 90
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Akkar Akkar71 114 61
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aleppo Aleppo88 141 76
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ammochostos Ammochostos109 175 95
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate Baalbek-Hermel Governorate94 151 81
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Beirut Beirut115 185 100
South (S)
National Flag Of Bekaa Bekaa117 189 102
South (S)
National Flag Of Gaziantep Gaziantep137 221 119
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hama Hama61 98 53
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Hatay Hatay67 108 58
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah


Countries bordering or closest to Syria, with aerial distance and compass direction from ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah'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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Latakia, Syria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah (You)Latakia
Bayt YashuţLatakia2.8SSE
Ḩarf al MusaytirahLatakia7.0NNE
Al QuţaylibiyahLatakia8.8WSW
‘Ayn ShiqaqLatakia9.4NW
Ad DaliyahLatakia11.4SSE
Al QardaḩahLatakia14.4NNW
Al ‘AnnazahTartus15.5SSW
JablahLatakia65,91516.0WNW
Jawbat BurghalLatakia18.9NNE
Al FakhurahLatakia20.3NNW

🏆 Latakia City Rankings

How does ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah rank within Latakia? 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Latakia709,000
Jablah65,915
Burj Islam30,000

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Latakia58.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Latakia12,224.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Latakia International Airport
IATA: LTK
16 km (10 mi) from ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah
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

🧭 How Close Is Everything to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah Sits on the Map

‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah sits inside Latakia, Syria. 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Latakia city rankings

🌎 Beyond ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah and the countries closest to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah, 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah MapView the ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Latakia OverviewExplore the Latakia 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 ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah

Which cities are closest to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah?

See the Cities Near To ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah 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 Latakia by population and density.

How is the distance from ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah. 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 Latakia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to ‘Ayn ash Sharqiyah is Latakia International Airport (LTK), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.