Current Date And Time In Jammu and Kashmir, India
Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:37:53 IST
Capital: Jammu
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 12,258,433
Area: 222,236.00 km²
State Code: JA
Find states and regions closest to Jammu and Kashmir in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across India 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 India
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 Jammu and Kashmir from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Azad Kashmir | 100 mi | 161 km | 87 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Islamabad | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Ladakh | 143 mi | 231 km | 125 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Punjab | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Himachal Pradesh | 153 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Gilgit-Baltistan | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Chandigarh | 195 mi | 314 km | 169 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Punjab | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 225 mi | 362 km | 195 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Kunar | 266 mi | 428 km | 231 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Jammu and Kashmir by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Jammu and Kashmir supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Nepal | 629 mi | 1,012 km | 546 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Bangladesh | 759 mi | 1,222 km | 660 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Bhutan | 867 mi | 1,395 km | 753 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Sri Lanka | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 770 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Pakistan | 903 mi | 1,453 km | 784 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Jammu and Kashmir. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir (You) | India | 12,258,433 | 222,236 | 130.37 |
| Azad Kashmir | Pakistan | 4,045,366 | 13,297 | 94.63 |
| Islamabad | Pakistan | 2,363,863 | 1,166 | 1,034.59 |
| Punjab | India | 27,743,338 | 50,362 | 247.74 |
| Himachal Pradesh | India | 6,864,602 | 55,780 | 56.69 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Pakistan | 1,492,924 | 72,971 | 10.50 |
| Chandigarh | India | 1,055,450 | 229 | 4,608.15 |
| Punjab | Pakistan | 127,333,305 | 205,344 | 270.22 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Pakistan | 40,641,120 | 74,521 | 117.54 |
| Kunar | Afghanistan | 480,000 | 4,339 | 97.10 |
| Nangarhar | Afghanistan | 1,750,000 | 7,727 | 226.50 |
How does Jammu and Kashmir rank within India? 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 Jammu and Kashmir appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 199,812,341 |
| Maharashtra | 112,374,333 |
| Bihar | 104,099,452 |
| West Bengal | 91,276,115 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 72,626,809 |
| Tamil Nadu | 72,147,030 |
| Rajasthan | 68,548,437 |
| Karnataka | 61,095,297 |
| Gujarat | 60,439,692 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 49,386,799 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 342,269 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 308,245 |
| Maharashtra | 307,713 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 275,068 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 243,290 |
| Jammu and Kashmir ⭐ | 222,236 |
| Gujarat | 196,024 |
| Karnataka | 191,791 |
| Odisha | 155,707 |
| Chhattisgarh | 135,194 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 5,591.45 |
| Chandigarh | 4,608.15 |
| Bihar | 519.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 328.59 |
| West Bengal | 320.76 |
| Tamil Nadu | 258.64 |
| Punjab | 247.74 |
| Kerala | 236.26 |
| Haryana | 200.62 |
| Jharkhand | 172.62 |
Jammu and Kashmir is a state or region within India in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Jammu and Kashmir 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Jammu and Kashmir by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near India page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir.
Knowing the distance from Jammu and Kashmir to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across India. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
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 Jammu and Kashmir map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Jammu and Kashmir 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.
See the States Near To Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir below the states table, or compare all India states by area, population and density.
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 India state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.