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Sanaa Governorate, Yemen – Yemen Flag

Current Date And Time In Sanaa Governorate, Yemen

Monday, 27 July 2026
19:36:36 AST
Capital: Sanaa
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Area: 15,052.00 km²
State Code: SN

States Near To Sanaa Governorate


Find states and regions closest to Sanaa 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

📍 Sanaa Governorate Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Sanaa Governorate from our regional database:

Capital CitySanaa
Total Population
Land Area15,052 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude15.2255° N
Center Longitude44.5502° E
Average Elevation2,254 m (7,395 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Amanat Alasimah Amanat Alasimah27 mi44 km24 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dhamar Dhamar48 mi78 km42 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Omran Omran50 mi81 km44 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ma’rib Ma’rib63 mi102 km55 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Al Mahwit Governorate Al Mahwit Governorate67 mi108 km58 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Raymah Raymah71 mi114 km61 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ḩajjah Ḩajjah71 mi114 km62 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ibb Governorate Ibb Governorate78 mi125 km67 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aḑ Ḑali‘ Aḑ Ḑali‘106 mi170 km92 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Al Bayda Al Bayda110 mi176 km95 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Sanaa Governorate


Explore countries nearest to Sanaa Governorate by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sanaa Governorate supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti474 mi763 km411 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea582 mi937 km506 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia618 mi994 km536 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Oman Oman636 mi1,024 km552 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates645 mi1,038 km560 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sanaa Governorate. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Sanaa Governorate (You)Yemen15,052
DhamarYemen9,495
OmranYemen9,587
Ma’ribYemen20,023
Al Mahwit GovernorateYemen2,858
RaymahYemen2,442
ḨajjahYemen8,228
Ibb GovernorateYemen6,484
Aḑ Ḑali‘Yemen4,786
Al BaydaYemen11,193
Al HudaydahYemen17,509

🏆 Yemen State Rankings

How does Sanaa 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 Sanaa Governorate appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Sanaa Governorate, Yemen

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Sanaa Governorate is a state or region within Yemen in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sanaa 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Sanaa Governorate to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Sanaa Governorate to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Yemen — see Yemen state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Sanaa Governorate

This page also lists countries nearest to Sanaa 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Sanaa 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 Sanaa Governorate.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Sanaa 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Sanaa Governorate MapView the Sanaa Governorate satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Sanaa GovernorateExplore all cities and towns in Sanaa Governorate for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Yemen Country DataGet complete Yemen data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Sanaa Governorate

How is the distance from Sanaa Governorate to nearby states calculated?

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 Sanaa Governorate map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Sanaa Governorate mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Sanaa 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.

Which states are closest to Sanaa Governorate in Yemen?

See the States Near To Sanaa 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 Sanaa Governorate below the states table, or compare all Yemen states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Yemen?

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.