Current Date And Time In Aswan, Egypt
Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:51:59 EET
Capital: Aswan
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Area: 62,726.00 km²
State Code: ASN
Find states and regions closest to Aswan in Egypt 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Egypt and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Egypt
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 Aswan from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Red Sea | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Luxor | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Qena | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sohag | 186 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Asyut | 239 mi | 384 km | 207 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Minya | 306 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| South Sinai | 340 mi | 548 km | 295 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Beni Suweif | 344 mi | 553 km | 299 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Red Sea | 353 mi | 568 km | 306 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| New Valley | 362 mi | 582 km | 314 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Aswan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Aswan supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Israel | 381 mi | 613 km | 331 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Jordan | 420 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Palestinian Territory | 444 mi | 714 km | 385 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Lebanon | 572 mi | 920 km | 497 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Cyprus | 595 mi | 957 km | 516 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Aswan. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Aswan (You) | Egypt | — | 62,726 | — |
| Red Sea | Egypt | — | 120,000 | — |
| Luxor | Egypt | — | 2,960 | — |
| Qena | Egypt | — | 8,980 | — |
| Sohag | Egypt | — | 11,218 | — |
| Asyut | Egypt | — | 13,720 | — |
| Minya | Egypt | — | 32,279 | — |
| South Sinai | Egypt | — | 31,272 | — |
| Beni Suweif | Egypt | — | 10,954 | — |
| Red Sea | Sudan | — | 218,887 | — |
| New Valley | Egypt | — | 440,098 | — |
How does Aswan rank within Egypt? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Aswan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| New Valley | 440,098 |
| Matruh | 166,563 |
| Red Sea | 120,000 |
| Aswan ⭐ | 62,726 |
| Minya | 32,279 |
| South Sinai | 31,272 |
| North Sinai | 27,564 |
| Asyut | 13,720 |
| Giza | 13,184 |
| Sohag | 11,218 |
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Aswan is a state or region within Egypt in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Aswan is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Aswan by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Egypt page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Aswan using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Aswan.
Knowing the distance from Aswan to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Egypt. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Aswan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Aswan to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Aswan table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Aswan below the states table, or compare all Egypt states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Egypt state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.