Current Date And Time In Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Monday, 27 July 2026
22:04:07 EAT
Capital: Sitti Zone
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 1,213.00 km²
State Code: DD
Find states and regions closest to Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sitti Zone |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 1,213 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 9.6049° N |
| Center Longitude | 41.8585° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,182 m (3,879 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Harari | 31 mi | 49 km | 27 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| South Ethiopia Regional State | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Ethiopia Regional State | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Dikhil | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Ali Sabieh | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Awdal | 123 mi | 197 km | 107 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Arta | 132 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Woqooyi Galbeed | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Djibouti | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Oromiya | 165 mi | 266 km | 143 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Dire Dawa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Dire Dawa 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) | ⬆ |
| Eritrea | 420 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Dire Dawa. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dire Dawa (You) | Ethiopia | — | 1,213 | — |
| Harari | Ethiopia | — | 334 | — |
| Dikhil | Djibouti | 103,700 | 7,200 | 14.40 |
| Ali Sabieh | Djibouti | 99,900 | 2,400 | 41.63 |
| Awdal | Somalia | 985,000 | 16,294 | 46.10 |
| Arta | Djibouti | 48,000 | 1,800 | 26.67 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | Somalia | 1,685,000 | 17,429 | 58.40 |
| Djibouti | Djibouti | 623,891 | 200 | 3,119.46 |
| Oromiya | Ethiopia | — | 353,690 | — |
| Tadjourah | Djibouti | 90,700 | 7,100 | 12.77 |
| Obock | Djibouti | 44,706 | 4,700 | 9.51 |
How does Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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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Dire Dawa is a state or region within Ethiopia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa.
Knowing the distance from Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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.