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Nineveh, Iraq – Iraq Flag

Current Date And Time In Nineveh, Iraq

Saturday, 11 July 2026
19:14:19 AST
Capital: Mosul
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 3,270,422
Area: 36,700.00 km²
State Code: NI

States Near To Nineveh


Find states and regions closest to Nineveh in Iraq 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 Iraq and Asia.

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 Iraq

📍 Nineveh 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 Nineveh from our regional database:

Capital CityMosul
Total Population3,270,422
Land Area36,700 km²
Population Density48.90 / km²
Center Latitude36.2296° N
Center Longitude42.2362° E
Average Elevation300 m (985 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Duhok Duhok60 mi97 km53 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al-Hasakah Al-Hasakah85 mi137 km74 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Şırnak Şırnak90 mi145 km78 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Erbil Erbil99 mi159 km86 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Mardin Mardin112 mi180 km97 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hakkâri Hakkâri118 mi191 km103 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Siirt Siirt118 mi191 km103 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Batman Batman121 mi195 km105 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kirkuk Kirkuk131 mi211 km114 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Deir ez-Zor Deir ez-Zor134 mi215 km116 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Nineveh


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Syria Syria289 mi466 km251 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait351 mi565 km305 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon452 mi728 km393 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan473 mi761 km411 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia479 mi771 km416 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Nineveh (You)Iraq3,270,42236,70048.90
DuhokIraq1,356,41510,00053.41
Al-HasakahSyria23,334
ŞırnakTurkey557,6057,07834.10
ErbilIraq2,000,00012,00049.00
MardinTurkey870,3749,09741.67
HakkâriTurkey287,6257,09517.58
SiirtTurkey331,3116,18225.96
BatmanTurkey620,0004,69466.21
KirkukIraq1,395,61410,50060.44
Deir ez-ZorSyria33,060

🏆 Iraq State Rankings

How does Nineveh rank within Iraq? 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 Nineveh appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Baghdad14,000,000
Basra4,500,000
Nineveh ⭐3,270,422
Erbil2,000,000
Anbar1,961,400
Babil1,950,000
Sulaymaniyah1,552,000
Wasit1,450,000
Najaf1,400,000
Kirkuk1,395,614

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Anbar135,000
Muthanna51,740
Nineveh ⭐36,700
Najaf28,820
Salah ad Din26,000
Sulaymaniyah20,000
Basra19,070
Wasit17,150
Maysan16,070
Diyala14,700

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Baghdad1,074.65
Karbala163.26
Babil148.75
Basra82.38
Kirkuk60.44
Duhok53.41
Sulaymaniyah51.05
Dhi Qar50.48
Erbil49.00
Nineveh ⭐48.90
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 – Nineveh, Iraq

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Nineveh is a state or region within Iraq in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Nineveh 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 Nineveh to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Nineveh 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 Iraq — see Iraq state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Nineveh

This page also lists countries nearest to Nineveh by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Iraq page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Nineveh to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Iraq. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Nineveh

How is the distance from Nineveh 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 Nineveh map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Nineveh mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Nineveh 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 Nineveh in Iraq?

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

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

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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Iraq state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.