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Riau Islands, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Riau Islands, Indonesia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:06:24 WIB
Capital: Tanjungpinang
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 2,300,000
Area: 21,992.00 km²
State Code: KR

States Near To Riau Islands


Find states and regions closest to Riau Islands 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

📍 Riau Islands 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 Riau Islands from our regional database:

Capital CityTanjungpinang
Total Population2,300,000
Land Area21,992 km²
Population Density280.50 / km²
Center Latitude3.9457° N
Center Longitude108.1429° E
Average Elevation25 m (83 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore348 mi560 km302 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Sarawak Sarawak349 mi561 km303 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Johor Johor358 mi576 km311 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Terengganu Terengganu359 mi577 km311 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang364 mi585 km316 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of West Kalimantan West Kalimantan372 mi598 km323 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang393 mi633 km341 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Ca Mau Ca Mau404 mi650 km351 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka413 mi664 km358 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka424 mi683 km368 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Riau Islands


Explore countries nearest to Riau Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Riau Islands supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei372 mi599 km323 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore713 mi1,148 km619 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island875 mi1,407 km759 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia894 mi1,439 km776 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste986 mi1,586 km856 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Riau Islands. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Riau Islands (You)Indonesia2,300,00021,992280.50
SingaporeSingapore5,638,7007287,691.76
SarawakMalaysia2,940,000124,45024.00
JohorMalaysia4,100,00019,210213.00
TerengganuMalaysia12,955
PahangMalaysia1,350,00035,964104.00
West KalimantanIndonesia5,500,000147,30737.30
PahangMalaysia1,750,00035,96549.00
MelakaMalaysia1,200,0001,720179.00
MelakaMalaysia932,7001,720273.41
SabahMalaysia1,950,00076,115129.00

🏆 Indonesia State Rankings

How does Riau Islands 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 Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
West Java50,300,000
East Java40,700,000
Central Java36,200,000
North Sumatra15,400,000
Banten13,800,000
Jakarta10,700,000
Lampung9,400,000
South Sulawesi9,400,000
South Sumatra8,800,000
Riau6,900,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
South Papua193,276
Central Kalimantan153,565
Southwest Papua148,436
West Kalimantan147,307
East Kalimantan129,067
Central Papua126,089
South Sumatra91,592
Highland Papua88,794
Papua82,681
Riau75,569

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Jakarta16,114.50
Banten1,428.30
West Java1,421.80
Yogyakarta1,244.80
Central Java1,103.70
East Java851.50
Bali778.50
West Nusa Tenggara290.70
Riau Islands ⭐280.50
Lampung271.50
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Riau Islands, Indonesia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Riau Islands is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Riau Islands 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Riau Islands to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Riau Islands to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Indonesia — see Indonesia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Riau Islands

This page also lists countries nearest to Riau Islands 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Riau Islands 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 Islands.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Riau Islands 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Riau Islands MapView the Riau Islands satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Riau IslandsExplore all cities and towns in Riau Islands for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Indonesia Country DataGet complete Indonesia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Riau Islands

How is the distance from Riau Islands to nearby states calculated?

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 Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Riau Islands mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Riau Islands 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.

Which states are closest to Riau Islands in Indonesia?

See the States Near To Riau Islands 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 Islands below the states table, or compare all Indonesia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Indonesia?

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.