Current Date And Time In Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:03:43 AST
Capital: Arar
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 425,033
Area: 111,797.00 km²
State Code: NB
Find states and regions closest to Northern Borders 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
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 Northern Borders Region from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Muthanna | 146 mi | 235 km | 127 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Najaf | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Karbala | 171 mi | 276 km | 149 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Ha'il Region | 174 mi | 279 km | 151 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Anbar | 180 mi | 290 km | 156 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Al-Qadisiyah | 192 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Babil | 193 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Jawf Region | 206 mi | 331 km | 179 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Dhi Qar | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Baghdad | 240 mi | 387 km | 209 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern Borders Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern Borders Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahrain | 375 mi | 603 km | 325 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Qatar | 397 mi | 638 km | 344 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Kuwait | 403 mi | 649 km | 350 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| United Arab Emirates | 556 mi | 894 km | 483 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Yemen | 618 mi | 994 km | 536 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern Borders Region. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Northern Borders Region (You) | Saudi Arabia | 425,033 | 111,797 | 4.09 |
| Muthanna | Iraq | 919,100 | 51,740 | 9.43 |
| Najaf | Iraq | 1,400,000 | 28,820 | 22.22 |
| Karbala | Iraq | 1,200,000 | 5,030 | 163.26 |
| Ha'il Region | Saudi Arabia | 799,913 | 103,887 | 6.40 |
| Anbar | Iraq | 1,961,400 | 135,000 | 6.69 |
| Al-Qadisiyah | Iraq | 908,192 | 8,150 | 47.50 |
| Babil | Iraq | 1,950,000 | 5,800 | 148.75 |
| Al Jawf Region | Saudi Arabia | — | 100,212 | — |
| Dhi Qar | Iraq | 1,386,335 | 12,900 | 50.48 |
| Baghdad | Iraq | 14,000,000 | 204 | 1,074.65 |
How does Northern Borders 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 Northern Borders Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Riyadh Region | 8,915,013 |
| Eastern Province | 5,420,824 |
| Medina Region | 2,420,013 |
| 'Asir Region | 2,318,015 |
| Jazan Region | 1,798,013 |
| Al-Qassim Region | 1,670,213 |
| Tabuk Region | 1,092,013 |
| Ha'il Region | 799,913 |
| Najran Region | 657,033 |
| Al Bahah Region | 527,033 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 672,522 |
| Riyadh Region | 412,000 |
| Mecca Region | 153,148 |
| Medina Region | 151,990 |
| Najran Region | 119,000 |
| Northern Borders Region ⭐ | 111,797 |
| Tabuk Region | 108,000 |
| Ha'il Region | 103,887 |
| Al Jawf Region | 100,212 |
| 'Asir Region | 81,000 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Jazan Region | 154.04 |
| Al Bahah Region | 53.12 |
| 'Asir Region | 30.22 |
| Al-Qassim Region | 28.77 |
| Riyadh Region | 23.46 |
| Medina Region | 15.92 |
| Eastern Province | 10.04 |
| Tabuk Region | 7.48 |
| Ha'il Region | 6.40 |
| Najran Region | 4.39 |
Northern Borders Region is a state or region within Saudi Arabia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern Borders 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Northern Borders 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Northern Borders 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 Northern Borders Region.
Knowing the distance from Northern Borders 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.
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 Northern Borders Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern Borders 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.
See the States Near To Northern Borders 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 Northern Borders Region below the states table, or compare all Saudi Arabia 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 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.