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Harari, Ethiopia – Ethiopia Flag

Current Date And Time In Harari, Ethiopia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:36:35 EAT
Capital: Harar
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 334.00 km²
State Code: HA

States Near To Harari


Find states and regions closest to Harari 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

📍 Harari Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Harari from our regional database:

Capital CityHarar
Total Population
Land Area334 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude9.3149° N
Center Longitude42.1968° E
Average Elevation1,698 m (5,570 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Dire Dawa Dire Dawa31 mi49 km27 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of South Ethiopia Regional State South Ethiopia Regional State117 mi188 km102 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Central Ethiopia Regional State Central Ethiopia Regional State117 mi188 km102 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Awdal Awdal119 mi192 km104 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dikhil Dikhil124 mi200 km108 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Woqooyi Galbeed Woqooyi Galbeed130 mi210 km113 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ali Sabieh Ali Sabieh132 mi212 km114 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Arta Arta147 mi236 km127 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Oromiya Oromiya162 mi261 km141 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti175 mi282 km152 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Harari


Explore countries nearest to Harari by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Harari supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti234 mi376 km203 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea420 mi675 km364 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Somalia Somalia479 mi771 km416 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan647 mi1,042 km562 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya658 mi1,059 km571 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Harari. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Harari (You)Ethiopia334
Dire DawaEthiopia1,213
AwdalSomalia985,00016,29446.10
DikhilDjibouti103,7007,20014.40
Woqooyi GalbeedSomalia1,685,00017,42958.40
Ali SabiehDjibouti99,9002,40041.63
ArtaDjibouti48,0001,80026.67
OromiyaEthiopia353,690
DjiboutiDjibouti623,8912003,119.46
TadjourahDjibouti90,7007,10012.77
ObockDjibouti44,7064,7009.51

🏆 Ethiopia State Rankings

How does Harari 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 Harari appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Oromiya353,690
Somali327,068
Amhara154,709
Afar72,053
Binshangul Gumuz50,699
Tigray41,410
Gambela29,783
Sidama Region6,538
Dire Dawa1,213
Addis Ababa527

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Harari, Ethiopia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Harari is a state or region within Ethiopia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Harari 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Harari to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Harari to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Ethiopia — see Ethiopia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Harari

This page also lists countries nearest to Harari 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Harari 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 Harari.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Harari 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Harari MapView the Harari satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in HarariExplore all cities and towns in Harari for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Ethiopia Country DataGet complete Ethiopia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Harari

How is the distance from Harari to nearby states calculated?

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 Harari map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Harari mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Harari 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.

Which states are closest to Harari in Ethiopia?

See the States Near To Harari 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 Harari below the states table, or compare all Ethiopia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Ethiopia?

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.