Current Date And Time In Afar, Ethiopia
Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:31:36 EAT
Capital: Asaita
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 72,053.00 km²
State Code: AF
Find states and regions closest to Afar 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 Afar from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Arta | 133 mi | 214 km | 116 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Djibouti | 134 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Southern Red Sea | 134 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Dikhil | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Tadjourah | 153 mi | 247 km | 133 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Ali Sabieh | 155 mi | 249 km | 134 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Obock | 180 mi | 289 km | 156 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Amhara | 187 mi | 301 km | 163 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Dire Dawa | 192 mi | 309 km | 166 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Ethiopia Regional State | 205 mi | 330 km | 178 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Afar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Afar 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 | 234 mi | 376 km | 203 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Afar. 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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| Afar (You) | Ethiopia | — | 72,053 | — |
| Arta | Djibouti | 48,000 | 1,800 | 26.67 |
| Djibouti | Djibouti | 623,891 | 200 | 3,119.46 |
| Southern Red Sea | Eritrea | 398,659 | 27,600 | 14.45 |
| Dikhil | Djibouti | 103,700 | 7,200 | 14.40 |
| Tadjourah | Djibouti | 90,700 | 7,100 | 12.77 |
| Ali Sabieh | Djibouti | 99,900 | 2,400 | 41.63 |
| Obock | Djibouti | 44,706 | 4,700 | 9.51 |
| Amhara | Ethiopia | — | 154,709 | — |
| Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | — | 1,213 | — |
| Tigray | Ethiopia | — | 41,410 | — |
How does Afar 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 Afar 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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Afar is a state or region within Ethiopia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Afar 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 Afar 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 Afar 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 Afar.
Knowing the distance from Afar 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 Afar map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Afar 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 Afar 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 Afar 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.