Current Date And Time In Kerala, India
Sunday, 28 June 2026
03:33:39 IST
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 33,406,061
Area: 38,863.00 km²
State Code: KL
Find states and regions closest to Kerala 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 Kerala from our regional database:
| Capital City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Total Population | 33,406,061 |
| Land Area | 38,863 km² |
| Population Density | 236.26 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 10.1632° N |
| Center Longitude | 76.6413° E |
| Average Elevation | 78 m (255 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Tamil Nadu | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Puducherry | 247 mi | 398 km | 215 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Lakshadweep | 253 mi | 406 km | 219 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Northern Province | 263 mi | 423 km | 228 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| North Western Province | 294 mi | 472 km | 255 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| North Central Province | 304 mi | 489 km | 264 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 322 mi | 518 km | 280 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Haa Alifu Atholhu | 334 mi | 538 km | 290 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Province | 343 mi | 553 km | 298 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Sabaragamuwa Province | 347 mi | 559 km | 302 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kerala by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kerala 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) | ⬆ |
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| Sri Lanka | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 770 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Pakistan | 903 mi | 1,453 km | 784 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kerala. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala (You) | India | 33,406,061 | 38,863 | 236.26 |
| Tamil Nadu | India | 72,147,030 | 130,058 | 258.64 |
| Puducherry | India | 1,247,953 | 492 | 2.52 |
| Lakshadweep | India | 64,473 | 32 | 0.99 |
| Northern Province | Sri Lanka | 1,092,000 | 8,884 | 122.93 |
| North Western Province | Sri Lanka | 2,517,000 | 7,888 | 319.10 |
| North Central Province | Sri Lanka | 1,324,000 | 10,472 | 126.43 |
| Western Province | Sri Lanka | 5,991,000 | 3,684 | 1,615.17 |
| Central Province | Sri Lanka | 2,619,000 | 5,674 | 461.61 |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | Sri Lanka | 1,995,000 | 4,902 | 401.69 |
| Karnataka | India | 61,095,297 | 191,791 | 158.86 |
How does Kerala 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 Kerala 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 |
Kerala is a state or region within India in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kerala 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 Kerala 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 Kerala 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 Kerala.
Knowing the distance from Kerala 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 Kerala map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kerala 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 Kerala 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 Kerala 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.