
Find cities, states and countries closest to Sayyan in Sanaa 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 Sayyan.
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 Sayyan from our regional database:
| State / Region | Sanaa Governorate |
| District | Sanhan |
| Total Population | 69,404 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 15.1718° N |
| Center Longitude | 44.3244° E |
| Elevation | 2,482 m (8,143 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Sanaa Governorate | #1 of 3 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Al Ḩarjah | 32 | 51 | 27 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Khaniq | 25 | 40 | 21 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ar Rawḑah | 19 | 31 | 17 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bidbadah | 31 | 49 | 27 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Jadder Cemetery | 23 | 36 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Jiḩanah | 11 | 18 | 10 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ma‘bar | 26 | 42 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Matnah | 21 | 33 | 18 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Qaryat al Qabil | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Saḩar | 10 | 16 | 9 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Sanaa | 15 | 24 | 13 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Sanaa | 16 | 26 | 14 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Wa‘lan | 8 | 12 | 7 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Zarajah | 21 | 34 | 19 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Sanaa Governorate (home state of Sayyan), 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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| Abyan Governorate | 149 | 240 | 130 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | 106 | 170 | 92 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Al Bayda | 110 | 176 | 95 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Al Hudaydah | 110 | 177 | 95 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Al Jawf | 119 | 192 | 103 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Al Mahwit Governorate | 67 | 108 | 58 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Amanat Alasimah | 27 | 44 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dhamar | 48 | 78 | 42 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ḩajjah | 71 | 114 | 62 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ibb Governorate | 78 | 125 | 67 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Yemen, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sayyan'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 Sayyan. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Sayyan (You) | Sanaa Governorate | 69,404 | — | — |
| Wa‘lan | Sanaa Governorate | — | 12.4 | SSW |
| Saḩar | Sanaa Governorate | 31,859 | 16.2 | N |
| Jiḩanah | Sanaa Governorate | — | 18.0 | ENE |
| Sanaa | Amanat Alasimah | 1,937,451 | 23.9 | NNW |
| Sanaa | Sanaa Governorate | — | 26.2 | NNW |
| Ar Rawḑah | Amanat Alasimah | — | 30.9 | NNW |
| Matnah | Sanaa Governorate | — | 33.4 | WNW |
| Zarajah | Dhamar | — | 34.4 | S |
| Jadder Cemetery | Amanat Alasimah | 10,000 | 36.4 | NNW |
| Qaryat al Qabil | Amanat Alasimah | — | 37.5 | NW |
How does Sayyan rank within Sanaa 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 Sayyan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Sanaa International Airport IATA: SAH 36 km (22 mi) from Sayyan |
Sayyan sits inside Sanaa Governorate, Yemen and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Sanaa 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sayyan and the countries closest to Sayyan 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 Sayyan, 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 Sayyan at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Sanaa Governorate, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sayyan — 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 Sayyan 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 Sanaa 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 Sayyan 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 Sayyan 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 Sayyan 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 Sayyan. 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 Sanaa Governorate city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Sayyan ranks #1 of 3 cities in Sanaa Governorate by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sayyan is Sanaa International Airport (SAH), about 36 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.