How far are Yemen's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Yemen MapGO measured, Sanaa is the farthest from the sea (144 km (89 miles)) and Aden the closest (0.5 km (0.3 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanaa | Amanat Al Asimah | 144 km (89 miles) | Inland |
| Aden | `Adan | 0.5 km (0.3 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Yemen is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Sanaa is the farthest from the coast: 144 km (89 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Yemen is closest to the sea?
Aden, 0.5 km (0.3 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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