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Al Kufrah, Libya – Libya Flag

Current Date And Time In Al Kufrah, Libya

Saturday, 11 July 2026
18:17:49 EET
Capital: Al Jawf
Currency: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 55,690
Area: 483,510.00 km²
State Code: KF

States Near To Al Kufrah


Find states and regions closest to Al Kufrah in Libya 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 Libya 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 Libya

📍 Al Kufrah 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 Al Kufrah from our regional database:

Capital CityAl Jawf
Total Population55,690
Land Area483,510 km²
Population Density0.10 / km²
Center Latitude23.3112° N
Center Longitude21.8569° E
Average Elevation635 m (2,084 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ennedi-Ouest Ennedi-Ouest303 mi488 km263 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tibesti Tibesti334 mi538 km290 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of New Valley New Valley346 mi557 km301 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ennedi-Est Ennedi-Est390 mi628 km339 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Al Wahat Al Wahat396 mi638 km344 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Al Jufrah Al Jufrah446 mi718 km387 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Butnan Al Butnan461 mi741 km400 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Borkou Borkou470 mi757 km408 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sabha District Sabha District497 mi799 km431 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Murzuq District Murzuq District530 mi853 km460 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Al Kufrah


Explore countries nearest to Al Kufrah by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Al Kufrah 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 Malta Malta684 mi1,102 km594 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tunisia Tunisia695 mi1,118 km603 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad758 mi1,220 km658 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt839 mi1,350 km729 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Niger Niger840 mi1,352 km730 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Al Kufrah (You)Libya55,690483,5100.10
TibestiChad21,970217,0000.05
New ValleyEgypt440,098
Al WahatLibya179,155110,6800.53
Al JufrahLibya47,538117,4100.21
Al ButnanLibya159,536111,9121.43
BorkouChad150,000
Murzuq DistrictLibya349,790
Northern DarfurSudan296,420
SurtLibya77,660
Wadi FiraChad250,97854,3103.31

🏆 Libya State Rankings

How does Al Kufrah rank within Libya? 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 Al Kufrah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Al Jafarah451,175
Al Marqab432,202
Az Zawiyah290,993
An Nuqat al Khams287,662
Al Jabal al Akhdar206,180
Al Wahat179,155
Darnah163,351
Al Butnan159,536
Al Marj85,315
Al Kufrah ⭐55,690

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Al Kufrah ⭐483,510
Murzuq District349,790
Al Jufrah117,410
Al Butnan111,912
Al Wahat110,680
Wadi ash Shati'90,244
Surt77,660
Wadi al Hayat31,890
Al Marqab15,239
An Nuqat al Khams12,125

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Al Kufrah, Libya

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Al Kufrah is a state or region within Libya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Al Kufrah 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 Al Kufrah to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Al Kufrah 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 Libya — see Libya state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Al Kufrah

This page also lists countries nearest to Al Kufrah by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Libya 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 Al Kufrah 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 Al Kufrah.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Al Kufrah

How is the distance from Al Kufrah 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 Al Kufrah map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Al Kufrah mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Al Kufrah 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 Al Kufrah in Libya?

See the States Near To Al Kufrah 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 Al Kufrah below the states table, or compare all Libya states by area, population and density.

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

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 Libya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.