
Find cities, states and countries closest to Mayfa‘ah in Shabwah, 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 Mayfa‘ah.
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 Mayfa‘ah from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| ‘Amd | 76 | 122 | 66 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ahwar | 78 | 126 | 68 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Aḩwar | 78 | 126 | 68 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Al ‘Ulayb | 116 | 187 | 101 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Baţinah | 101 | 162 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Al Jawl | 48 | 78 | 42 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Al Mafud | 77 | 124 | 67 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Maḩfid | 47 | 76 | 41 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Al Qaţan | 123 | 198 | 107 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Al Shiruj | 31 | 50 | 27 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Al Wuday‘ | 111 | 178 | 96 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| AL-khasha Lower | 57 | 92 | 50 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| AL-khasha upper | 58 | 94 | 51 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ar Rawḑah | 24 | 39 | 21 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Aş Şa‘id | 48 | 77 | 41 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Shabwah (home state of Mayfa‘ah), 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 | 83 | 134 | 72 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | 140 | 225 | 121 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Aden | 169 | 272 | 147 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Al Bayda | 82 | 132 | 71 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Al Hudaydah | 237 | 381 | 206 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Al Jawf | 162 | 261 | 141 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Al Mahwit Governorate | 202 | 325 | 175 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ali Sabieh | 357 | 575 | 310 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Amanat Alasimah | 160 | 258 | 139 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Dhamar | 142 | 229 | 124 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Yemen, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mayfa‘ah'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 Mayfa‘ah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Shabwah, Yemen.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Mayfa‘ah (You) | Shabwah | — | — | — |
| Ruḑum | Shabwah | — | 27.2 | SE |
| Ar Rawḑah | Shabwah | — | 39.4 | WNW |
| Al Shiruj | Muhafazat Hadramaout | — | 49.7 | NNE |
| Ḩabban | Shabwah | — | 55.4 | W |
| Al Maḩfid | Abyan Governorate | — | 76.2 | WSW |
| Aş Şa‘id | Shabwah | — | 76.9 | W |
| Al Jawl | Muhafazat Hadramaout | — | 77.7 | ENE |
| Ataq | Shabwah | 37,315 | 86.1 | WNW |
| Khimar | Shabwah | 3,000 | 91.2 | W |
| AL-khasha Lower | Shabwah | 800 | 92.2 | W |
How does Mayfa‘ah rank within Shabwah? 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 Mayfa‘ah appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Ataq | 37,315 |
| Khimar | 3,000 |
| AL-khasha upper | 1,100 |
| Salabah | 1,000 |
| AL-khasha Lower | 800 |
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Riyan International Airport IATA: RIY 198 km (123 mi) from Mayfa‘ah |
Mayfa‘ah sits inside Shabwah, 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 Mayfa‘ah and the countries closest to Mayfa‘ah 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 Mayfa‘ah, 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 Mayfa‘ah at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Shabwah, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mayfa‘ah — 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 Mayfa‘ah 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 Shabwah by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mayfa‘ah 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 Mayfa‘ah 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 Mayfa‘ah 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 Mayfa‘ah. 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 Shabwah city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mayfa‘ah is Riyan International Airport (RIY), about 198 km (123 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.