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Sfax, Sfax Governorate, Tunisia – Tunisia Flag

Current Date And Time In Sfax, Tunisia

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:23:27 CET
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 280,566
District: Sfax Ville

📍 Cities Near To Sfax


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sfax in Sfax Governorate, Tunisia 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 Sfax.

📍 Sfax 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 Sfax from our regional database:

State / RegionSfax Governorate
DistrictSfax Ville
Total Population280,566
Land Area56.00 km²
Population Density5,010.11 / km²
Center Latitude34.7406° N
Center Longitude10.7603° E
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Sfax Governorate#1 of 16
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Agareb Agareb13 21 12
West (W)
National Flag Of Dar el Haj Taïeb Dar el Haj Taïeb3 5 3
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Djebeniana Djebeniana22 35 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Ain El Ain4 7 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gremda Gremda4 7 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hencha Hencha26 42 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Mahires Mahires21 34 18
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Menzel Chaker Menzel Chaker27 44 23
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sakiet ed Daier Sakiet ed Daier5 7 4
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sakiet ez Zit Sakiet ez Zit4 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Sidi Abid Sidi Abid5 7 4
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Sfax


States and regions closest to Sfax Governorate (home state of Sfax), 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 An Nuqat al Khams An Nuqat al Khams164 264 142
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ben Arous Governorate Ben Arous Governorate135 218 118
North (N)
National Flag Of Gabès Governorate Gabès Governorate62 100 54
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gafsa Gafsa91 147 79
West (W)
National Flag Of Kairouan Kairouan70 112 60
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kasserine Governorate Kasserine Governorate100 160 86
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kebili Governorate Kebili Governorate138 223 120
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kef Governorate Kef Governorate138 221 119
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mahdia Governorate Mahdia Governorate48 78 42
North (N)
National Flag Of Medenine Governorate Medenine Governorate105 170 92
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Sfax


Countries bordering or closest to Tunisia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sfax'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 Albania Albania768 1,236 667
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Algeria Algeria617 993 536
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra737 1,186 640
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria977 1,572 848
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina819 1,317 711
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia831 1,337 722
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of France France935 1,505 812
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar856 1,378 743
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece770 1,239 669
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary1,054 1,696 915
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sfax (You)Sfax Governorate280,566
Dar el Haj TaïebSfax Governorate26,3045.1NNW
GremdaSfax Governorate40,8626.7NNW
Sakiet ez ZitSfax Governorate53,2396.8N
El AinSfax Governorate43,3336.9NNE
Sakiet ed DaierSfax Governorate38,0027.3NE
Sidi AbidSfax Governorate33,4197.5SW
AgarebSfax Governorate11,51321.5W
MahiresSfax Governorate15,87833.5SW
DjebenianaSfax Governorate7,19035.4NNE
HenchaSfax Governorate7,57542.5N

🏆 Sfax Governorate City Rankings

How does Sfax rank within Sfax Governorate? 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 Sfax appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sfax ⭐280,566
Sakiet ez Zit53,239
El Ain43,333
Gremda40,862
Sakiet ed Daier38,002
Sidi Abid33,419
Dar el Haj Taïeb26,304
Mahires15,878
Kellabine15,501
Skhira11,944

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sfax ⭐56.00
Mahires13.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sfax ⭐5,010.11
Mahires1,221.38
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA: SFA
7 km (4 mi) from Sfax
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 Sfax Governorate Cities
Sfax ranks #1 of 16 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sfax Sits on the Map

Sfax sits inside Sfax Governorate, Tunisia and ranks #1 of 16 cities in Sfax Governorate 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 Sfax 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 Sfax 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 Sfax and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sfax against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sfax Governorate city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sfax: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sfax and the countries closest to Sfax by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Tunisia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sfax, 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 Sfax at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sfax

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sfax

Which cities are closest to Sfax?

See the Cities Near To Sfax 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 Sfax Governorate by population and density.

How is the distance from Sfax to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Sfax ranks #1 of 16 cities in Sfax Governorate 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 Sfax?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sfax is Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.