Current Date And Time In South Sumatra, Indonesia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
12:46:42 WIB
Capital: Palembang
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 8,800,000
Area: 91,592.00 km²
State Code: SS
Find states and regions closest to South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra from our regional database:
| Capital City | Palembang |
| Total Population | 8,800,000 |
| Land Area | 91,592 km² |
| Population Density | 96.10 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -3.3194° N |
| Center Longitude | 103.9144° E |
| Average Elevation | 59 m (193 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 | ||
| Bengkulu | 110 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Jambi | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Lampung | 134 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Bangka–Belitung Islands | 179 mi | 288 km | 155 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Banten | 260 mi | 418 km | 225 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| West Sumatra | 279 mi | 449 km | 243 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Jakarta | 282 mi | 454 km | 245 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Riau | 292 mi | 471 km | 254 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Singapore | 323 mi | 520 km | 280 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Johor | 365 mi | 587 km | 317 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to South Sumatra by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra. 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) |
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| South Sumatra (You) | Indonesia | 8,800,000 | 91,592 | 96.10 |
| Bengkulu | Indonesia | 2,200,000 | 19,789 | 110.40 |
| Jambi | Indonesia | 3,800,000 | 50,058 | 75.90 |
| Lampung | Indonesia | 9,400,000 | 35,376 | 271.50 |
| Bangka–Belitung Islands | Indonesia | 1,473,165 | 16,424 | 20.49 |
| Banten | Indonesia | 13,800,000 | 9,663 | 1,428.30 |
| West Sumatra | Indonesia | 5,700,000 | 42,012 | 135.70 |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | 10,700,000 | 662 | 16,114.50 |
| Riau | Indonesia | 6,900,000 | 75,569 | 79.30 |
| Singapore | Singapore | 5,638,700 | 728 | 7,691.76 |
| Johor | Malaysia | 4,100,000 | 19,210 | 213.00 |
How does South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
South Sumatra is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra 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°â€“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 South Sumatra.
Knowing the distance from South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from South Sumatra to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra 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.