Current Date And Time In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 3,789,860
Area: 73,060.00 km²
State Code: AZ
Find states and regions closest to Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates
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 Abu Dhabi from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Dubai | 76 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Sharjah | 91 mi | 146 km | 79 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Al Buraimi | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Ajman | 97 mi | 156 km | 84 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Umm Al Quwain | 106 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Fujairah | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Ras Al Khaimah | 137 mi | 220 km | 119 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Batinah North | 148 mi | 239 km | 129 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Ad Dhahirah | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Musandam Governorate | 168 mi | 270 km | 146 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Abu Dhabi by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Abu Dhabi 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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| Oman | 187 mi | 301 km | 162 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Qatar | 214 mi | 345 km | 186 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Bahrain | 276 mi | 443 km | 239 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Saudi Arabia | 556 mi | 894 km | 483 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Kuwait | 566 mi | 911 km | 492 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Abu Dhabi. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (You) | United Arab Emirates | 3,789,860 | 73,060 | 29.56 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 3,478,300 | 4,114 | 335.34 |
| Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 1,800,000 | 2,590 | 167.76 |
| Al Buraimi | Oman | 115,000 | 7,460 | 7.48 |
| Ajman | United Arab Emirates | 490,035 | 259 | 80.99 |
| Umm Al Quwain | United Arab Emirates | 44,411 | 777 | 22.80 |
| Fujairah | United Arab Emirates | 118,933 | 1,165 | 30.53 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | United Arab Emirates | 400,000 | 1,684 | 48.16 |
| Al Batinah North | Oman | 480,000 | 7,900 | 17.97 |
| Ad Dhahirah | Oman | 213,043 | 37,000 | 3.56 |
| Musandam Governorate | Oman | 49,000 | 1,800 | 11.88 |
How does Abu Dhabi rank within United Arab Emirates? 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 Abu Dhabi appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi ⭐ | 3,789,860 |
| Dubai | 3,478,300 |
| Sharjah | 1,800,000 |
| Ajman | 490,035 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 400,000 |
| Fujairah | 118,933 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 44,411 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi ⭐ | 73,060 |
| Dubai | 4,114 |
| Sharjah | 2,590 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 1,684 |
| Fujairah | 1,165 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 777 |
| Ajman | 259 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 335.34 |
| Sharjah | 167.76 |
| Ajman | 80.99 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 48.16 |
| Fujairah | 30.53 |
| Abu Dhabi ⭐ | 29.56 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 22.80 |
Abu Dhabi is a state or region within United Arab Emirates in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United Arab Emirates 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi.
Knowing the distance from Abu Dhabi to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United Arab Emirates. 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 Abu Dhabi map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi below the states table, or compare all United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.