Current Date And Time In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
12:24:32 EAT
National Capital: Addis Ababa
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 526.99 km²
State Code: AA
Find states and regions closest to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia
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 Addis Ababa from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 527 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 9.0192° N |
| Center Longitude | 38.7525° E |
| Average Elevation | 2,354 m (7,722 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South Ethiopia Regional State | 119 mi | 191 km | 103 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Central Ethiopia Regional State | 119 mi | 191 km | 103 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Oromiya | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Sidama Region | 169 mi | 272 km | 147 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Amhara | 169 mi | 273 km | 147 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | 212 mi | 342 km | 184 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Dire Dawa | 216 mi | 347 km | 187 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Harari | 236 mi | 380 km | 205 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Afar | 249 mi | 400 km | 216 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Binshangul Gumuz | 249 mi | 400 km | 216 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Addis Ababa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Addis Ababa 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 | 234 mi | 376 km | 203 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Eritrea | 420 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Somalia | 479 mi | 771 km | 416 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| South Sudan | 647 mi | 1,042 km | 562 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Kenya | 658 mi | 1,059 km | 571 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Addis Ababa. 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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| Addis Ababa (You) | Ethiopia | — | 527 | — |
| Oromiya | Ethiopia | — | 353,690 | — |
| Sidama Region | Ethiopia | — | 6,538 | — |
| Amhara | Ethiopia | — | 154,709 | — |
| Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | — | 1,213 | — |
| Harari | Ethiopia | — | 334 | — |
| Afar | Ethiopia | — | 72,053 | — |
| Binshangul Gumuz | Ethiopia | — | 50,699 | — |
| Dikhil | Djibouti | 103,700 | 7,200 | 14.40 |
| Gambela | Ethiopia | — | 29,783 | — |
| Arta | Djibouti | 48,000 | 1,800 | 26.67 |
How does Addis Ababa rank within Ethiopia? 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 Addis Ababa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Oromiya | 353,690 |
| Somali | 327,068 |
| Amhara | 154,709 |
| Afar | 72,053 |
| Binshangul Gumuz | 50,699 |
| Tigray | 41,410 |
| Gambela | 29,783 |
| Sidama Region | 6,538 |
| Dire Dawa | 1,213 |
| Addis Ababa ⭐ | 527 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Addis Ababa is a state or region within Ethiopia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Ethiopia 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 Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa.
Knowing the distance from Addis Ababa to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Ethiopia. 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 Addis Ababa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa below the states table, or compare all Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.