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Kulai, Johor, Malaysia – Malaysia Flag

Current Date And Time In Kulai, Malaysia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:08:28 MYT
State: Johor
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 63,762
District: Kulaijaya

📍 Cities Near To Kulai


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kulai in Johor, Malaysia 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 Kulai.

📍 Kulai 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 Kulai from our regional database:

State / RegionJohor
DistrictKulaijaya
Total Population63,762
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude1.6561° N
Center Longitude103.6032° E
Elevation33 m (108 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
Population Rank in Johor#23 of 105
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ayer Baloi Ayer Baloi19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bandar Putra Kulai Bandar Putra Kulai2 3 1
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bandar Seri Alam Bandar Seri Alam22 35 19
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bandar Tenggara Bandar Tenggara15 24 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Bukit Indah Bukit Indah13 21 11
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of FELDA Taib Andak FELDA Taib Andak6 10 5
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Forest City Forest City22 35 19
South (S)
National Flag Of Gelang Patah Gelang Patah14 23 12
South (S)
National Flag Of Horizon Hills Horizon Hills14 23 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Iskandar Puteri Iskandar Puteri18 29 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Johor Bahru Johor Bahru17 27 15
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Johor Jaya Johor Jaya16 26 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kampung Batu Empat Kampung Batu Empat20 33 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kampung Jelutong Tengah Kampung Jelutong Tengah13 21 11
South (S)
National Flag Of Kampung Kangkar Pulai Kampung Kangkar Pulai7 11 6
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Kulai


States and regions closest to Johor (home state of Kulai), 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 Jambi Jambi246 395 213
South (S)
National Flag Of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur142 229 123
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka79 127 68
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of North Sumatra North Sumatra264 424 229
West (W)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang155 249 134
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang220 354 191
North (N)
National Flag Of Penang Penang304 489 264
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Perak Perak266 427 231
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Putrajaya Putrajaya134 215 116
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Kulai


Countries bordering or closest to Malaysia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kulai'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 Bangladesh Bangladesh1,553 2,499 1,348
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei879 1,414 763
East (E)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia613 986 532
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island1,044 1,681 907
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,184 1,906 1,029
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,494 2,404 1,297
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia894 1,439 776
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,082 1,741 939
North (N)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,464 2,357 1,272
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,288 2,073 1,118
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kulai (You)Johor63,762
Bandar Putra KulaiJohor19,7932.7ESE
Taman SenaiJohor73,1767.5SE
SenaiJohor7.6SE
Kelapa SawitJohor13,2398.0W
FELDA Taib AndakJohor3,0589.8NNE
Kampung SedenakJohor22,53510.4NW
Kampung SeelongJohor1,00010.7ESE
Kampung Kangkar PulaiJohor2,61610.9S
Kemajuan Tanah Inas Utara dan SelatanJohor1,17413.1N
Taman UniversitiJohor30,00013.7S

🏆 Johor City Rankings

How does Kulai rank within Johor? 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 Kulai appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Johor Bahru858,118
Pelentong583,640
Iskandar Puteri575,977
Pasir Gudang534,659
Mukim Pulai505,661
Kampung Larkin Lama500,000
Kampung Kangkar Teberau412,373
Kluang323,762
Muar314,776
Bandar Seri Alam220,000

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Bekok785.00
Labis422.00
Johor Bahru373.18
Pasir Gudang359.57
Pelentong270.00
Chaah184.00
Kota Tinggi17.00
Batu Pahat12.59
Bandar Penawar11.50
Johor Jaya5.85

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Yong Peng17,175.95
Rengit13,793.10
Batu Pahat12,409.53
Johor Jaya11,282.05
Kota Tinggi3,102.53
Johor Bahru2,299.47
Senggarang2,288.51
Pelentong2,161.63
Pasir Gudang1,486.94
Bandar Penawar869.57
✈️ Nearest Airport
Senai International Airport
IATA: JHB
8 km (5 mi) from Kulai
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 Johor Cities
Kulai ranks #23 of 105 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kulai Sits on the Map

Kulai sits inside Johor, Malaysia and ranks #23 of 105 cities in Johor 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 Kulai 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 Kulai 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 Kulai and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kulai against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Johor city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kulai: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kulai and the countries closest to Kulai by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Malaysia. 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 Kulai, 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 Kulai at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kulai

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kulai

Which cities are closest to Kulai?

See the Cities Near To Kulai 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 Johor by population and density.

How is the distance from Kulai to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kulai 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 Kulai 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 Kulai 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 Kulai 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 Kulai?

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

How does Kulai compare in size to the cities near it?

Kulai ranks #23 of 105 cities in Johor 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 Kulai?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kulai is Senai International Airport (JHB), about 8 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.