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Dhofar, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Dhofar, Oman

Thursday, 30 July 2026
16:29:56 GST
Capital: Salalah
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 408,419
Area: 99,300.00 km²
State Code: ZU

States Near To Dhofar


Find states and regions closest to Dhofar in Oman 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 Oman 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 Oman

📍 Dhofar 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 Dhofar from our regional database:

Capital CitySalalah
Total Population408,419
Land Area99,300 km²
Population Density2.27 / km²
Center Latitude17.0322° N
Center Longitude54.1425° E
Average Elevation11 m (35 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Mahrah Governorate Al Mahrah Governorate166 mi268 km145 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Al Wusta Governorate Al Wusta Governorate246 mi395 km213 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Muhafazat Hadramaout Muhafazat Hadramaout316 mi508 km274 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Soqatra Soqatra316 mi509 km275 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ad Dhahirah Ad Dhahirah454 mi730 km394 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ad Dakhiliyah Ad Dakhiliyah459 mi739 km399 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Southeastern Governorate Southeastern Governorate482 mi776 km419 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Northeastern Governorate Northeastern Governorate485 mi781 km421 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Al Batinah South Al Batinah South491 mi789 km426 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province504 mi811 km438 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Dhofar


Explore countries nearest to Dhofar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Dhofar 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 United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates187 mi301 km162 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar401 mi645 km348 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain463 mi744 km402 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen636 mi1,024 km552 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia710 mi1,143 km617 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Dhofar (You)Oman408,41999,3002.27
Al Mahrah GovernorateYemen82,405
Al Wusta GovernorateOman52,34479,7000.37
Muhafazat HadramaoutYemen193,032
SoqatraYemen3,650
Ad DhahirahOman213,04337,0003.56
Ad DakhiliyahOman478,50031,9006.15
Southeastern GovernorateOman323,91536,8006.09
Northeastern GovernorateOman280,00021,10010.50
Al Batinah SouthOman465,55012,50061.85
Eastern ProvinceSaudi Arabia5,420,824672,52210.04

🏆 Oman State Rankings

How does Dhofar rank within Oman? 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 Dhofar appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

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 – Dhofar, Oman

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Dhofar 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 Oman — see Oman state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Dhofar

This page also lists countries nearest to Dhofar by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Oman 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 Dhofar 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 Dhofar.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Dhofar

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

What does the compass direction from Dhofar mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Dhofar 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 Dhofar in Oman?

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

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

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