
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ja‘ar in Abyan Governorate, Yemen 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 Ja‘ar.
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 Ja‘ar from our regional database:
| State / Region | Abyan Governorate |
| District | Khanfir |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 13.223° N |
| Center Longitude | 45.3056° E |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | 51 | 81 | 44 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ad Dann | 125 | 201 | 108 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Aḑ Ḑil‘ | 141 | 227 | 123 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ad Dimnah | 77 | 124 | 67 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Aden | 36 | 57 | 31 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed | 7 | 11 | 6 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ahwar | 97 | 156 | 84 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Aḩwar | 97 | 156 | 84 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Amud | 104 | 167 | 90 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Aqabah | 80 | 129 | 70 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Aqir | 101 | 163 | 88 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Awabil | 52 | 83 | 45 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Ayn | 82 | 132 | 71 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Udayn | 102 | 164 | 88 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Aqţa‘ | 99 | 160 | 86 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Abyan Governorate (home state of Ja‘ar), 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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| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | 89 | 143 | 77 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aden | 91 | 146 | 79 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Al Bayda | 40 | 65 | 35 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Al Hudaydah | 222 | 357 | 192 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Jawf | 224 | 360 | 194 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Mahwit Governorate | 207 | 332 | 179 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ali Sabieh | 284 | 456 | 246 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Amanat Alasimah | 176 | 283 | 153 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Arta | 286 | 460 | 248 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Awdal | 277 | 446 | 241 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Yemen, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ja‘ar'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 | ||
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| Afghanistan | 1,744 | 2,807 | 1,514 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bahrain | 738 | 1,188 | 641 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Burundi | 1,824 | 2,935 | 1,584 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cyprus | 1,643 | 2,645 | 1,427 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 474 | 763 | 411 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Egypt | 1,379 | 2,219 | 1,197 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Eritrea | 582 | 937 | 506 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ethiopia | 699 | 1,126 | 607 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Iran | 1,210 | 1,948 | 1,051 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Iraq | 1,258 | 2,024 | 1,092 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ja‘ar. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Abyan Governorate, Yemen.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja‘ar (You) | Abyan Governorate | — | — | — |
| Ja'ar | Al Bayda | — | 0.7 | S |
| Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed | Abyan Governorate | 1,800 | 11.0 | ENE |
| Zinjibar | Abyan Governorate | 19,879 | 13.3 | SE |
| Zinjibar | Al Bayda | — | 13.3 | SE |
| Al Fayush | Laḩij | — | 43.8 | SW |
| Sirar | Abyan Governorate | — | 46.1 | N |
| Laḩij | Laḩij | 23,375 | 49.5 | WSW |
| Ash Shaykh ‘Uthman | Aden | — | 51.3 | SW |
| Al Manşurah | Aden | — | 53.5 | SW |
| Khawr Maksar | Aden | — | 54.4 | SSW |
How does Ja‘ar rank within Abyan 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 Ja‘ar appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Zinjibar | 19,879 |
| Jawf al Maqbabah | 14,175 |
| Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed | 1,800 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Aden International Airport IATA: ADE 53 km (33 mi) from Ja‘ar |
Ja‘ar sits inside Abyan Governorate, Yemen. 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 Ja‘ar and the countries closest to Ja‘ar by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Yemen. 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 Ja‘ar, 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 Ja‘ar at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Abyan Governorate, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ja‘ar — 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 Ja‘ar 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 Abyan Governorate by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ja‘ar 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 Ja‘ar 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 Ja‘ar 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ja‘ar. 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 Abyan Governorate city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ja‘ar is Aden International Airport (ADE), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.