
Find cities, states and countries closest to Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Rameswaram.
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 Rameswaram from our regional database:
| State / Region | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Rāmanāthapuram |
| Total Population | 44,856 |
| Land Area | 55.00 km² |
| Population Density | 815.56 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 9.2885° N |
| Center Longitude | 79.3127° E |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population Rank in Tamil Nadu | #125 of 1064 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Devipattinam | 31 | 50 | 27 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Mandapam | 13 | 21 | 11 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Nambutalai | 37 | 59 | 32 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Pamban | 7 | 11 | 6 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Panaikulam | 25 | 41 | 22 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Periyapattinam | 28 | 45 | 24 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Rajasingamangalam | 40 | 64 | 35 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ramanathapuram | 33 | 54 | 29 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Tiruppalaikudi | 32 | 52 | 28 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Tondi | 37 | 60 | 32 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Valantaravai | 29 | 47 | 25 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Tamil Nadu (home state of Rameswaram), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Andhra Pradesh | 339 | 545 | 294 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Baa Atholhu | 562 | 904 | 488 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Central Province | 302 | 486 | 262 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Province | 298 | 480 | 259 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Faadhippolhu Atoll | 531 | 854 | 461 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Goa | 420 | 675 | 364 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Haa Alifu Atholhu | 483 | 778 | 420 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Haa Dhaalu Atholhu | 501 | 806 | 435 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Karnataka | 351 | 564 | 305 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kerala | 152 | 245 | 132 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to India, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rameswaram's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Afghanistan | 1,150 | 1,851 | 999 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bangladesh | 759 | 1,222 | 660 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bhutan | 867 | 1,395 | 753 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Maldives | 1,262 | 2,031 | 1,096 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Myanmar | 1,097 | 1,766 | 953 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Nepal | 629 | 1,012 | 546 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Pakistan | 903 | 1,453 | 784 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Sri Lanka | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Tajikistan | 1,342 | 2,160 | 1,166 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Turkmenistan | 1,715 | 2,759 | 1,489 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rameswaram. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Tamil Nadu, India.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Rameswaram (You) | Tamil Nadu | 44,856 | — | — |
| Pamban | Tamil Nadu | 30,926 | 11.2 | W |
| Mandapam | Tamil Nadu | 18,427 | 20.8 | W |
| Panaikulam | Tamil Nadu | 6,980 | 40.5 | WNW |
| Periyapattinam | Tamil Nadu | 9,730 | 45.1 | W |
| Valantaravai | Tamil Nadu | 7,498 | 47.0 | W |
| Devipattinam | Tamil Nadu | 11,599 | 50.4 | WNW |
| Tiruppalaikudi | Tamil Nadu | 8,824 | 52.0 | WNW |
| Ramanathapuram | Tamil Nadu | 65,314 | 53.7 | W |
| Nambutalai | Tamil Nadu | 7,914 | 59.2 | NW |
| Tondi | Tamil Nadu | 18,465 | 59.9 | NNW |
How does Rameswaram rank within Tamil Nadu? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Rameswaram appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 4,681,087 |
| Coimbatore | 2,136,916 |
| Kallakurichi | 1,682,687 |
| Madurai | 1,465,625 |
| Tirunelveli | 1,435,844 |
| Teni | 1,034,724 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1,022,518 |
| Tiruppur | 963,173 |
| Salem | 917,414 |
| Erode | 521,891 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Ramanathapuram | 3,889.62 |
| Valparai | 669.60 |
| Chennai | 426.83 |
| Coimbatore | 246.75 |
| Tirunelveli | 189.90 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 167.23 |
| Tiruppur | 159.60 |
| Madurai | 147.97 |
| Neyveli | 140.70 |
| Salem | 102.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Erode | 62,129.88 |
| Sivakasi | 34,515.29 |
| Ranipet | 31,024.65 |
| Neelankarai | 28,265.68 |
| Nerkunram | 22,647.73 |
| Kavanur | 20,749.43 |
| Ayyampettai | 20,586.08 |
| Periyakulam | 20,367.77 |
| Dindigul | 19,552.94 |
| Kanchipuram | 18,917.66 |
Jaffna International Airport IATA: JAF 100 km (62 mi) from Rameswaram |
Rameswaram sits inside Tamil Nadu, India and ranks #125 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rameswaram and the countries closest to Rameswaram by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near India. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rameswaram, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Rameswaram at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Tamil Nadu, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rameswaram — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Rameswaram table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Tamil Nadu by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rameswaram and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Rameswaram map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Rameswaram will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Rameswaram to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rameswaram. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Tamil Nadu city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Rameswaram ranks #125 of 1064 cities in Tamil Nadu by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rameswaram is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), about 100 km (62 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.