Current Date And Time In Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Friday, 19 June 2026
00:43:43 AST
Capital: Riyadh
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 8,915,013
Area: 412,000.00 km²
State Code: RI
Find states and regions closest to Riyadh 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 Riyadh Region from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Eastern Province | 289 mi | 466 km | 251 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Al-Qassim Region | 294 mi | 473 km | 255 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Najran Region | 307 mi | 494 km | 266 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| 'Asir Region | 332 mi | 535 km | 289 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Baladiyat ar Rayyan | 341 mi | 548 km | 296 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Mecca Region | 344 mi | 554 km | 299 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Bahah Region | 351 mi | 565 km | 305 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Southern Governorate | 355 mi | 571 km | 308 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Northern | 359 mi | 578 km | 312 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Al-Shahaniya | 363 mi | 585 km | 316 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Riyadh Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Riyadh 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 | ||
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| Bahrain | 375 mi | 603 km | 325 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Riyadh 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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| Riyadh Region (You) | Saudi Arabia | 8,915,013 | 412,000 | 23.46 |
| Eastern Province | Saudi Arabia | 5,420,824 | 672,522 | 10.04 |
| Al-Qassim Region | Saudi Arabia | 1,670,213 | 58,046 | 28.77 |
| Najran Region | Saudi Arabia | 657,033 | 119,000 | 4.39 |
| 'Asir Region | Saudi Arabia | 2,318,015 | 81,000 | 30.22 |
| Baladiyat ar Rayyan | Qatar | 605,712 | 2,451 | 247.15 |
| Mecca Region | Saudi Arabia | — | 153,148 | — |
| Al Bahah Region | Saudi Arabia | 527,033 | 9,921 | 53.12 |
| Southern Governorate | Bahrain | 91,450 | 438 | 360.04 |
| Northern | Bahrain | 276,949 | 175 | 672.20 |
| Al-Shahaniya | Qatar | 54,339 | 239 | 227.36 |
How does Riyadh 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 Riyadh Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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 |
Riyadh Region is a state or region within Saudi Arabia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh Region.
Knowing the distance from Riyadh 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 Riyadh Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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.
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