Current Date And Time In Latakia, Syria
Thursday, 30 July 2026
01:18:17 EEST
Capital: Latakia
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Area: 2,297.00 km²
State Code: LA
Find states and regions closest to Latakia in Syria 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 Syria 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 Syria
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 Latakia from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Tartus | 45 mi | 72 km | 39 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Idlib | 54 mi | 88 km | 47 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Hama | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Hatay | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Akkar | 71 mi | 114 km | 61 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Homs | 76 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| North Lebanon | 76 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Aleppo | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 94 mi | 151 km | 81 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Adana | 103 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Latakia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Latakia 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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| Lebanon | 190 mi | 306 km | 165 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Iraq | 289 mi | 466 km | 251 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Palestinian Territory | 293 mi | 472 km | 255 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Cyprus | 316 mi | 508 km | 274 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Jordan | 333 mi | 535 km | 289 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Latakia. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia (You) | Syria | — | 2,297 | — |
| Tartus | Syria | — | 1,892 | — |
| Idlib | Syria | — | 6,097 | — |
| Hama | Syria | — | 8,883 | — |
| Hatay | Turkey | 1,670,712 | 5,403 | 125.18 |
| Akkar | Lebanon | 198,174 | 788 | 37.78 |
| Homs | Syria | — | 42,223 | — |
| North Lebanon | Lebanon | 899,339 | 2,025 | 181.11 |
| Aleppo | Syria | — | 18,482 | — |
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | Lebanon | 157,000 | 3,009 | — |
| Adana | Turkey | 2,274,106 | 14,030 | 60.07 |
How does Latakia rank within Syria? 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 Latakia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Homs | 42,223 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 33,060 |
| Al-Hasakah | 23,334 |
| Raqqa | 19,616 |
| Aleppo | 18,482 |
| Rif-dimashq | 18,032 |
| Hama | 8,883 |
| Idlib | 6,097 |
| Suwayda | 5,550 |
| Daraa | 3,730 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Latakia is a state or region within Syria in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Latakia 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 Latakia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Syria 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 Latakia 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 Latakia.
Knowing the distance from Latakia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Syria. 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 Latakia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Latakia 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 Latakia 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 Latakia below the states table, or compare all Syria 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 Syria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.