Current Date And Time In Northern Red Sea, Eritrea
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:07:04 EAT
Capital: Massawa
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 897,438
Area: 27,800.00 km²
State Code: SK
Find states and regions closest to Northern Red Sea in Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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 Eritrea
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 Northern Red Sea from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Maekel | 61 mi | 97 km | 53 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Anseba | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Debub | 93 mi | 150 km | 81 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Gash-Barka | 98 mi | 158 km | 85 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Tigray | 157 mi | 253 km | 137 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Kassala | 170 mi | 273 km | 148 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Red Sea | 240 mi | 386 km | 209 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Jazan Region | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Qaḑarif | 277 mi | 446 km | 241 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Al Hudaydah | 294 mi | 474 km | 256 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern Red Sea by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern Red Sea 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 | ||
| Djibouti | 299 mi | 481 km | 259 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Ethiopia | 420 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Yemen | 582 mi | 937 km | 506 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Sudan | 661 mi | 1,063 km | 574 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Saudi Arabia | 693 mi | 1,116 km | 602 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern Red Sea. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Red Sea (You) | Eritrea | 897,438 | 27,800 | 32.28 |
| Maekel | Eritrea | 1,053,254 | 1,300 | 810.20 |
| Anseba | Eritrea | 893,587 | 23,200 | 38.52 |
| Debub | Eritrea | 1,476,765 | 8,000 | 184.60 |
| Gash-Barka | Eritrea | 1,103,742 | 33,200 | 33.25 |
| Tigray | Ethiopia | — | 41,410 | — |
| Kassala | Sudan | — | 36,710 | — |
| Southern Red Sea | Eritrea | 398,659 | 27,600 | 14.45 |
| Jazan Region | Saudi Arabia | 1,798,013 | 13,457 | 154.04 |
| Al Qaḑarif | Sudan | — | 75,263 | — |
| Al Hudaydah | Yemen | — | 17,509 | — |
How does Northern Red Sea rank within Eritrea? 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 Northern Red Sea appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Debub | 1,476,765 |
| Gash-Barka | 1,103,742 |
| Maekel | 1,053,254 |
| Northern Red Sea ⭐ | 897,438 |
| Anseba | 893,587 |
| Southern Red Sea | 398,659 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Gash-Barka | 33,200 |
| Northern Red Sea ⭐ | 27,800 |
| Southern Red Sea | 27,600 |
| Anseba | 23,200 |
| Debub | 8,000 |
| Maekel | 1,300 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Maekel | 810.20 |
| Debub | 184.60 |
| Anseba | 38.52 |
| Gash-Barka | 33.25 |
| Northern Red Sea ⭐ | 32.28 |
| Southern Red Sea | 14.45 |
Northern Red Sea is a state or region within Eritrea in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern Red Sea 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 Northern Red Sea by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Eritrea 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 Northern Red Sea 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 Northern Red Sea.
Knowing the distance from Northern Red Sea to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Eritrea. 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 Northern Red Sea map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern Red Sea 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 Northern Red Sea 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 Northern Red Sea below the states table, or compare all Eritrea 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 Eritrea state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.