Current Date And Time In Southern Red Sea, Eritrea
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:06:19 EAT
Capital: Assab
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 398,659
Area: 27,600.00 km²
State Code: DK
Find states and regions closest to Southern 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 Southern Red Sea from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Al Hudaydah | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Afar | 134 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Raymah | 157 mi | 253 km | 137 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Djibouti | 161 mi | 260 km | 140 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Debub | 170 mi | 274 km | 148 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tadjourah | 174 mi | 280 km | 151 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Ta‘izz | 174 mi | 280 km | 151 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Al Mahwit Governorate | 176 mi | 284 km | 153 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Obock | 181 mi | 292 km | 157 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Arta | 183 mi | 295 km | 159 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Southern Red Sea by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southern 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 | ||
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| 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) | ⬆ |
| Sudan | 661 mi | 1,063 km | 574 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Saudi Arabia | 693 mi | 1,116 km | 602 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Southern 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Red Sea (You) | Eritrea | 398,659 | 27,600 | 14.45 |
| Al Hudaydah | Yemen | — | 17,509 | — |
| Afar | Ethiopia | — | 72,053 | — |
| Raymah | Yemen | — | 2,442 | — |
| Djibouti | Djibouti | 623,891 | 200 | 3,119.46 |
| Debub | Eritrea | 1,476,765 | 8,000 | 184.60 |
| Tadjourah | Djibouti | 90,700 | 7,100 | 12.77 |
| Ta‘izz | Yemen | — | 12,605 | — |
| Al Mahwit Governorate | Yemen | — | 2,858 | — |
| Obock | Djibouti | 44,706 | 4,700 | 9.51 |
| Arta | Djibouti | 48,000 | 1,800 | 26.67 |
How does Southern 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 Southern 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 |
Southern Red Sea is a state or region within Eritrea in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Red Sea.
Knowing the distance from Southern 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 Southern Red Sea map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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.