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Surt, Libya – Libya Flag

Current Date And Time In Surt, Libya

Tuesday, 23 June 2026
11:08:30 EET
Capital: Sirte
Currency: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Area: 77,660.00 km²
State Code: SR

States Near To Surt


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

📍 Surt 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 Surt from our regional database:

Capital CitySirte
Total Population
Land Area77,660 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude30.1506° N
Center Longitude16.9123° E
Average Elevation221 m (726 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Jufrah Al Jufrah150 mi241 km130 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sha‘biyat Mişratah Sha‘biyat Mişratah167 mi268 km145 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Misratah Misratah187 mi302 km163 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sabha District Sabha District224 mi360 km194 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Al Marqab Al Marqab230 mi371 km200 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sha‘biyat Banghazi Sha‘biyat Banghazi232 mi373 km201 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Banghazi Banghazi240 mi387 km209 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jabal al Gharbi Jabal al Gharbi245 mi395 km213 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Marj Al Marj283 mi455 km246 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al Jafarah Al Jafarah283 mi456 km246 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Surt


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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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 Surt. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Surt (You)Libya77,660
Al JufrahLibya47,538117,4100.21
Al MarqabLibya432,20215,23928.36
BanghaziLibya11,372
Al MarjLibya85,31510,0002.81
Al JafarahLibya451,1752,666184.22
Az ZawiyahLibya290,9939,91729.34
Al WahatLibya179,155110,6800.53
Wadi ash Shati'Libya90,244
Al Jabal al AkhdarLibya206,1807,80011.37
An Nuqat al KhamsLibya287,66212,12523.73

🏆 Libya State Rankings

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 ⭐.

👥 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 Kufrah55,690

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Al Kufrah483,510
Murzuq District349,790
Al Jufrah117,410
Al Butnan111,912
Al Wahat110,680
Wadi ash Shati'90,244
Surt ⭐77,660
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 – Surt, Libya

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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.

📏 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 Surt to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Surt 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 Surt

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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Surt

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

What does the compass direction from Surt mean?

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.

Which states are closest to Surt in Libya?

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.

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.