Current Date And Time In Aqaba, Jordan
Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:54:49 EEST
Capital: Aqaba
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 203,000
Area: 6,900.00 km²
State Code: AQ
Find states and regions closest to Aqaba in Jordan 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 Jordan 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 Jordan
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 Aqaba from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ma’an | 63 mi | 101 km | 54 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Southern District | 90 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| South Sinai | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tafielah | 97 mi | 156 km | 84 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| North Sinai | 98 mi | 158 km | 85 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Karak | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Tabuk Region | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Gaza Strip | 133 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Suez | 150 mi | 242 km | 131 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Jerusalem | 156 mi | 250 km | 135 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Aqaba by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Aqaba supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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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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| Israel | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Palestinian Territory | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Lebanon | 227 mi | 365 km | 197 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Syria | 333 mi | 535 km | 289 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Cyprus | 354 mi | 569 km | 307 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Aqaba. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Aqaba (You) | Jordan | 203,000 | 6,900 | 30.80 |
| Ma’an | Jordan | 169,000 | 33,832 | 5.10 |
| Southern District | Israel | — | 14,185 | — |
| South Sinai | Egypt | — | 31,272 | — |
| Tafielah | Jordan | 108,000 | 2,114 | 48.90 |
| North Sinai | Egypt | — | 27,564 | — |
| Karak | Jordan | 374,000 | 3,217 | 107.00 |
| Tabuk Region | Saudi Arabia | 1,092,013 | 108,000 | 7.48 |
| Gaza Strip | Palestinian Territory | 2,047,000 | 365 | 5,608.22 |
| Suez | Egypt | — | 9,002 | — |
| Jerusalem | Israel | — | 652 | — |
How does Aqaba rank within Jordan? 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 Aqaba appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Aqaba is a state or region within Jordan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Aqaba 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 Aqaba by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Jordan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Aqaba 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 Aqaba.
Knowing the distance from Aqaba to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Jordan. 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 Aqaba map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Aqaba 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 Aqaba 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 Aqaba below the states table, or compare all Jordan 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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Jordan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.