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Jambi City, Jambi, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Jambi City, Indonesia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:53:17 WIB
State: Jambi
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 606,200
District: Kota Jambi

📍 Cities Near To Jambi City


Find cities, states and countries closest to Jambi City in Jambi, Indonesia 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 Jambi City.

📍 Jambi City 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 Jambi City from our regional database:

State / RegionJambi
DistrictKota Jambi
Total Population606,200
Land Area205.38 km²
Population Density2,951.60 / km²
Center Latitude-1.6° N
Center Longitude103.6167° E
Elevation21 m (69 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
Population Rank in Jambi#1 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Air Molek Air Molek125 201 108
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Babat Babat79 127 68
South (S)
National Flag Of Bangko Bangko100 160 86
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bayunglincir Bayunglincir32 51 28
South (S)
National Flag Of Bejubang Dua Bejubang Dua25 40 21
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bingintelok Bingintelok79 127 68
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dabo Dabo101 162 87
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Daik Lingga Daik Lingga118 190 103
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Enok Enok80 129 70
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gunungmenang Gunungmenang113 182 98
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Jambi Jambi3 5 3
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jangkat Jangkat125 201 108
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kenali Asam Kenali Asam4 7 4
South (S)
National Flag Of Kuala Cenaku Kuala Cenaku101 163 88
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kuala Tungkal Kuala Tungkal55 89 48
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Jambi City


States and regions closest to Jambi (home state of Jambi City), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangka–Belitung Islands Bangka–Belitung Islands210 338 183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Banten Banten372 598 323
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bengkulu Bengkulu162 260 140
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jakarta Jakarta386 622 335
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Johor Johor246 395 213
North (N)
National Flag Of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur354 569 307
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lampung Lampung238 384 207
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka323 521 281
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka279 449 242
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of North Sumatra North Sumatra381 613 331
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Jambi City


Countries bordering or closest to Indonesia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Jambi City's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei372 599 323
North (N)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,107 1,782 962
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island875 1,407 759
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,408 2,266 1,223
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia894 1,439 776
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Philippines Philippines1,087 1,749 944
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore713 1,148 619
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Thailand Thailand1,450 2,334 1,259
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste986 1,586 856
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam1,096 1,764 952
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Jambi City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jambi, Indonesia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Jambi City (You)Jambi606,200
JambiJambi4.7SE
Kenali AsamJambi7.2S
SekernanJambi10.1NNW
SengetiJambi18.3NW
Bejubang DuaJambi7,95739.6WSW
Muara BulianJambi41.7WSW
BayunglincirSouth Sumatra51.1S
Muara TembesiJambi56.8WSW
Muara SabakJambi57.7NNE
MendahaJambi56,26865.0N

🏆 Jambi City Rankings

How does Jambi City rank within Jambi? 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 Jambi City appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Jambi City ⭐606,200
Sungai Penuh99,233
Mendaha56,268
Simpang36,652
Kuala Tungkal33,683
Muara Bungo21,243
Bejubang Dua7,957

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sungai Penuh391.50
Jambi City ⭐205.38

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Jambi City ⭐2,951.60
Sungai Penuh253.47
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
IATA: PLM
188 km (117 mi) from Jambi City
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
📊 Compare Jambi Cities
Jambi City ranks #1 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Jambi City? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Jambi City Sits on the Map

Jambi City sits inside Jambi, Indonesia and ranks #1 of 7 cities in Jambi 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Jambi City to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Jambi City outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Jambi City and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Jambi City against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Jambi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Jambi City: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Jambi City and the countries closest to Jambi City by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Indonesia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Jambi City, 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 Jambi City at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Jambi City

If you're stringing together stops in Jambi, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Jambi City — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Jambi City MapView the Jambi City map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Jambi City Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Jambi OverviewExplore the Jambi state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Indonesia Country DataGet complete Indonesia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Jambi City

Which cities are closest to Jambi City?

See the Cities Near To Jambi City 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 Jambi by population and density.

How is the distance from Jambi City to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Jambi City 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 Jambi City map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Jambi City 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Jambi City 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Jambi City?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Jambi City. 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 Jambi city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Jambi City compare in size to the cities near it?

Jambi City ranks #1 of 7 cities in Jambi by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Jambi City?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Jambi City is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM), about 188 km (117 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.