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Al Ghayz̧ah, Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen – Yemen Flag

Current Date And Time In Al Ghayz̧ah, Yemen

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:16:53 AST
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 10,948
District: Al Ghaydah

📍 Cities Near To Al Ghayz̧ah


Find cities, states and countries closest to Al Ghayz̧ah in Al Mahrah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah.

📍 Al Ghayz̧ah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah from our regional database:

State / RegionAl Mahrah Governorate
DistrictAl Ghaydah
Total Population10,948
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude16.2079° N
Center Longitude52.1761° E
Elevation17 m (56 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Al Mahrah Governorate#1 of 1
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of ‘Amd ‘Amd286 460 248
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of ‘Usaylan ‘Usaylan430 692 373
West (W)
National Flag Of Ad Dis ash Sharqiyah Ad Dis ash Sharqiyah173 279 151
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Adam Adam551 886 478
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ahwar Ahwar409 659 355
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Aḩwar Aḩwar409 659 355
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al ‘Abr Al ‘Abr328 528 285
West (W)
National Flag Of Al ‘Aqir Al ‘Aqir432 696 375
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al ‘Ulayb Al ‘Ulayb219 352 190
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al ‘Ummal Al ‘Ummal225 362 195
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Baţinah Al Baţinah254 408 220
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Bilad Al Bilad191 308 166
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Ḩamdi Al Ḩamdi226 364 196
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Jawl Al Jawl286 461 249
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al Mafud Al Mafud333 536 289
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Al Ghayz̧ah


States and regions closest to Al Mahrah Governorate (home state of Al Ghayz̧ah), 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 Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi575 925 499
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Abyan Governorate Abyan Governorate425 684 369
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ad Dakhiliyah Ad Dakhiliyah580 934 504
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aḑ Ḑali‘ Aḑ Ḑali‘503 809 437
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ad Dhahirah Ad Dhahirah558 898 484
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aden Aden515 828 447
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al Batinah North Al Batinah North631 1,016 548
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Al Batinah South Al Batinah South605 974 526
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al Bayda Al Bayda443 713 385
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al Buraimi Al Buraimi599 964 520
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Al Ghayz̧ah


Countries bordering or closest to Yemen, with aerial distance and compass direction from Al Ghayz̧ah'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 Afghanistan Afghanistan1,744 2,807 1,514
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain738 1,188 641
North (N)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,824 2,935 1,584
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus1,643 2,645 1,427
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti474 763 411
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt1,379 2,219 1,197
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea582 937 506
West (W)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia699 1,126 607
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran1,210 1,948 1,051
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq1,258 2,024 1,092
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Al Ghayz̧ah (You)Al Mahrah Governorate10,948
ḨaşwaynAl Mahrah Governorate69.1S
Al QurḩAl Mahrah Governorate94.2NW
QishnAl Mahrah Governorate102.1SSW
ḨawfAl Mahrah Governorate103.0ENE
Bi’r ḨatAl Mahrah Governorate124.2N
SayḩutAl Mahrah Governorate149.0SW
DaḩasuwaysAl Mahrah Governorate163.7WSW
Shiḩan as SufláAl Mahrah Governorate176.9N
Al MazyunahDhofar188.5NNE
RumahMuhafazat Hadramaout219.5NW

🏆 Al Mahrah Governorate City Rankings

How does Al Ghayz̧ah rank within Al Mahrah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Al Ghayz̧ah ⭐10,948

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Al Ghaydah International Airport
IATA: AAY
2 km (1 mi) from Al Ghayz̧ah
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 Al Mahrah Governorate Cities
Al Ghayz̧ah ranks #1 of 1 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Al Ghayz̧ah Sits on the Map

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

🌎 Beyond Al Ghayz̧ah: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Al Ghayz̧ah and the countries closest to Al Ghayz̧ah 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Al Ghayz̧ah

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Al Ghayz̧ah

Which cities are closest to Al Ghayz̧ah?

See the Cities Near To Al Ghayz̧ah 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 Al Mahrah Governorate by population and density.

How is the distance from Al Ghayz̧ah to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Al Ghayz̧ah compare in size to the cities near it?

Al Ghayz̧ah ranks #1 of 1 cities in Al Mahrah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Al Ghayz̧ah is Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY), about 2 km (1 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.