
Find states and regions closest to Surt 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
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 Surt from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Al Jufrah | 150 mi | 241 km | 130 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sha‘biyat Mişratah | 167 mi | 268 km | 145 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Misratah | 187 mi | 302 km | 163 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Sabha District | 224 mi | 360 km | 194 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Marqab | 230 mi | 371 km | 200 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Sha‘biyat Banghazi | 232 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Banghazi | 240 mi | 387 km | 209 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Jabal al Gharbi | 245 mi | 395 km | 213 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Al Marj | 283 mi | 455 km | 246 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jafarah | 283 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Surt by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Surt supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Surt. 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) |
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| Surt (You) | Libya | — | 77,660 | — |
| Al Jufrah | Libya | 47,538 | 117,410 | 0.21 |
| Al Marqab | Libya | 432,202 | 15,239 | 28.36 |
| Banghazi | Libya | — | 11,372 | — |
| Al Marj | Libya | 85,315 | 10,000 | 2.81 |
| Al Jafarah | Libya | 451,175 | 2,666 | 184.22 |
| Az Zawiyah | Libya | 290,993 | 9,917 | 29.34 |
| Al Wahat | Libya | 179,155 | 110,680 | 0.53 |
| Wadi ash Shati' | Libya | — | 90,244 | — |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | Libya | 206,180 | 7,800 | 11.37 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | Libya | 287,662 | 12,125 | 23.73 |
How does Surt 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 Surt appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Al Jafarah | 451,175 |
| Al Marqab | 432,202 |
| Az Zawiyah | 290,993 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 287,662 |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 206,180 |
| Al Wahat | 179,155 |
| Darnah | 163,351 |
| Al Butnan | 159,536 |
| Al Marj | 85,315 |
| Al Kufrah | 55,690 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Al Kufrah | 483,510 |
| Murzuq District | 349,790 |
| Al Jufrah | 117,410 |
| Al Butnan | 111,912 |
| Al Wahat | 110,680 |
| Wadi ash Shati' | 90,244 |
| Surt ⭐ | 77,660 |
| Wadi al Hayat | 31,890 |
| Al Marqab | 15,239 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 12,125 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Al Jafarah | 184.22 |
| Az Zawiyah | 29.34 |
| Al Marqab | 28.36 |
| An Nuqat al Khams | 23.73 |
| Al Jabal al Akhdar | 11.37 |
| Al Marj | 2.81 |
| Al Butnan | 1.43 |
| Al Wahat | 0.53 |
| Al Jufrah | 0.21 |
| Al Kufrah | 0.10 |
Surt is a state or region within Libya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Surt 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 Surt 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Surt 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 Surt.
Knowing the distance from Surt 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.
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 Surt map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Surt 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 Surt 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 Surt below the states table, or compare all Libya 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 Libya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.