Current Date And Time In Sohag, Egypt
Friday, 31 July 2026
13:13:05 EET
Capital: Sohag
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Area: 11,218.00 km²
State Code: SHG
Find states and regions closest to Sohag 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 Sohag from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Asyut | 53 mi | 85 km | 46 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Qena | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Luxor | 84 mi | 135 km | 73 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Minya | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Beni Suweif | 162 mi | 261 km | 141 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Aswan | 186 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Faiyum | 197 mi | 317 km | 171 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Red Sea | 201 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| South Sinai | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Giza | 240 mi | 387 km | 209 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sohag by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sohag 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 Sohag. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
How does Sohag 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 Sohag 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 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Sohag is a state or region within Egypt in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sohag 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 Sohag 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 Sohag 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 Sohag.
Knowing the distance from Sohag 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 Sohag map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sohag 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 Sohag 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 Sohag 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.