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Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Flag

Current Date And Time In Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:44:46 AST
Capital: Mecca
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Area: 153,148.00 km²

States Near To Mecca Region


Find states and regions closest to Mecca Region in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia

📍 Mecca Region 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 Mecca Region from our regional database:

Capital CityMecca
Total Population
Land Area153,148 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude21.5° N
Center Longitude41° E
Average Elevation
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Bahah Region Al Bahah Region89 mi144 km78 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of 'Asir Region 'Asir Region205 mi330 km178 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Medina Region Medina Region254 mi409 km221 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jazan Region Jazan Region319 mi513 km277 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Riyadh Region Riyadh Region344 mi554 km299 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Al-Qassim Region Al-Qassim Region361 mi581 km314 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Şa‘dah Şa‘dah362 mi582 km314 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Najran Region Najran Region370 mi595 km321 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Northern Red Sea Northern Red Sea389 mi626 km338 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Red Sea Red Sea400 mi644 km347 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Mecca Region


Explore countries nearest to Mecca Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mecca Region 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 Bahrain Bahrain375 mi603 km325 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar397 mi638 km344 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait403 mi649 km350 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates556 mi894 km483 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen618 mi994 km536 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Mecca Region (You)Saudi Arabia153,148
Al Bahah RegionSaudi Arabia527,0339,92153.12
'Asir RegionSaudi Arabia2,318,01581,00030.22
Medina RegionSaudi Arabia2,420,013151,99015.92
Jazan RegionSaudi Arabia1,798,01313,457154.04
Riyadh RegionSaudi Arabia8,915,013412,00023.46
Al-Qassim RegionSaudi Arabia1,670,21358,04628.77
Şa‘dahYemen15,022
Najran RegionSaudi Arabia657,033119,0004.39
Northern Red SeaEritrea897,43827,80032.28
Red SeaSudan218,887

🏆 Saudi Arabia State Rankings

How does Mecca Region rank within Saudi Arabia? 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 Mecca Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Riyadh Region8,915,013
Eastern Province5,420,824
Medina Region2,420,013
'Asir Region2,318,015
Jazan Region1,798,013
Al-Qassim Region1,670,213
Tabuk Region1,092,013
Ha'il Region799,913
Najran Region657,033
Al Bahah Region527,033

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Mecca Region 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 Saudi Arabia — see Saudi Arabia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Mecca Region

This page also lists countries nearest to Mecca Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Saudi Arabia 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 Mecca Region 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 Mecca Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Mecca Region

How is the distance from Mecca Region 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 Mecca Region map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Mecca Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Mecca Region 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 Mecca Region in Saudi Arabia?

See the States Near To Mecca Region 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 Mecca Region below the states table, or compare all Saudi Arabia states by area, population and density.

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

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