Current Date And Time In Riau, Indonesia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:36:36 WIB
Capital: Tanjungpinang
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 6,900,000
Area: 75,569.00 km²
State Code: RI
Find states and regions closest to Riau in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Indonesia 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 Indonesia
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 Riau from our regional database:
| Capital City | Tanjungpinang |
| Total Population | 6,900,000 |
| Land Area | 75,569 km² |
| Population Density | 79.30 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 0.2933° N |
| Center Longitude | 101.7068° E |
| Average Elevation | 34 m (111 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| West Sumatra | 95 mi | 153 km | 82 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Melaka | 137 mi | 220 km | 119 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Johor | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Singapore | 163 mi | 263 km | 142 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Putrajaya | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Melaka | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Jambi | 186 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| North Sumatra | 195 mi | 314 km | 170 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kuala Lumpur | 196 mi | 316 km | 170 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Selangor | 223 mi | 358 km | 193 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Riau by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Riau 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 | ||
| Brunei | 372 mi | 599 km | 323 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Singapore | 713 mi | 1,148 km | 619 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Christmas Island | 875 mi | 1,407 km | 759 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Malaysia | 894 mi | 1,439 km | 776 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Timor Leste | 986 mi | 1,586 km | 856 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Riau. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riau (You) | Indonesia | 6,900,000 | 75,569 | 79.30 |
| West Sumatra | Indonesia | 5,700,000 | 42,012 | 135.70 |
| Melaka | Malaysia | 932,700 | 1,720 | 273.41 |
| Johor | Malaysia | 4,100,000 | 19,210 | 213.00 |
| Singapore | Singapore | 5,638,700 | 728 | 7,691.76 |
| Putrajaya | Malaysia | 115,000 | 49 | 2,347.00 |
| Melaka | Malaysia | 1,200,000 | 1,720 | 179.00 |
| Jambi | Indonesia | 3,800,000 | 50,058 | 75.90 |
| North Sumatra | Indonesia | 15,400,000 | 72,981 | 211.00 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 1,980,000 | 243 | 8,148.00 |
| Selangor | Malaysia | 7,100,000 | 8,104 | 876.00 |
How does Riau rank within Indonesia? 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 Riau appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| West Java | 50,300,000 |
| East Java | 40,700,000 |
| Central Java | 36,200,000 |
| North Sumatra | 15,400,000 |
| Banten | 13,800,000 |
| Jakarta | 10,700,000 |
| Lampung | 9,400,000 |
| South Sulawesi | 9,400,000 |
| South Sumatra | 8,800,000 |
| Riau ⭐ | 6,900,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| South Papua | 193,276 |
| Central Kalimantan | 153,565 |
| Southwest Papua | 148,436 |
| West Kalimantan | 147,307 |
| East Kalimantan | 129,067 |
| Central Papua | 126,089 |
| South Sumatra | 91,592 |
| Highland Papua | 88,794 |
| Papua | 82,681 |
| Riau ⭐ | 75,569 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | 16,114.50 |
| Banten | 1,428.30 |
| West Java | 1,421.80 |
| Yogyakarta | 1,244.80 |
| Central Java | 1,103.70 |
| East Java | 851.50 |
| Bali | 778.50 |
| West Nusa Tenggara | 290.70 |
| Riau Islands | 280.50 |
| Lampung | 271.50 |
Riau is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Riau 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 Riau by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Indonesia 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 Riau 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 Riau.
Knowing the distance from Riau to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Indonesia. 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 Riau map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Riau 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 Riau 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 Riau below the states table, or compare all Indonesia 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 Indonesia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.