Current Date And Time In Abyan Governorate, Yemen
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:59:55 AST
Capital: Zinjibar
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Area: 21,939.00 km²
State Code: AB
Find states and regions closest to Abyan Governorate in Yemen 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 Yemen 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 Yemen
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 Abyan Governorate from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Al Bayda | 40 mi | 65 km | 35 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Shabwah | 83 mi | 134 km | 72 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Laḩij | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Aden | 91 mi | 146 km | 79 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Ibb Governorate | 126 mi | 203 km | 110 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Dhamar | 127 mi | 205 km | 111 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ma’rib | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ta‘izz | 137 mi | 220 km | 119 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Sanaa Governorate | 149 mi | 240 km | 130 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Abyan Governorate by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Abyan Governorate 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 | ||
| Djibouti | 474 mi | 763 km | 411 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Eritrea | 582 mi | 937 km | 506 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Saudi Arabia | 618 mi | 994 km | 536 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Oman | 636 mi | 1,024 km | 552 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| United Arab Emirates | 645 mi | 1,038 km | 560 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Abyan Governorate. 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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| Abyan Governorate (You) | Yemen | — | 21,939 | — |
| Al Bayda | Yemen | — | 11,193 | — |
| Shabwah | Yemen | — | 47,728 | — |
| Laḩij | Yemen | — | 15,210 | — |
| Aḑ Ḑali‘ | Yemen | — | 4,786 | — |
| Aden | Yemen | — | 1,114 | — |
| Ibb Governorate | Yemen | — | 6,484 | — |
| Dhamar | Yemen | — | 9,495 | — |
| Ma’rib | Yemen | — | 20,023 | — |
| Ta‘izz | Yemen | — | 12,605 | — |
| Sanaa Governorate | Yemen | — | 15,052 | — |
How does Abyan Governorate rank within Yemen? 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 Abyan Governorate appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Muhafazat Hadramaout | 193,032 |
| Al Mahrah Governorate | 82,405 |
| Shabwah | 47,728 |
| Al Jawf | 30,620 |
| Abyan Governorate ⭐ | 21,939 |
| Ma’rib | 20,023 |
| Al Hudaydah | 17,509 |
| Laḩij | 15,210 |
| Sanaa Governorate | 15,052 |
| Şa‘dah | 15,022 |
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Abyan Governorate is a state or region within Yemen in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Abyan Governorate 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 Abyan Governorate by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Yemen 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 Abyan Governorate 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 Abyan Governorate.
Knowing the distance from Abyan Governorate to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Yemen. 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 Abyan Governorate map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Abyan Governorate 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 Abyan Governorate 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 Abyan Governorate below the states table, or compare all Yemen 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 Yemen state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.