Current Date And Time In Jerusalem, Israel
Saturday, 20 June 2026
16:41:23 IDT
Capital: Jerusalem
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Area: 652.00 km²
State Code: JM
Find states and regions closest to Jerusalem in Israel 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 Israel 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 Israel
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 Jerusalem from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Judea and Samaria Area | 9 mi | 14 km | 8 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| West Bank | 13 mi | 20 km | 11 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Central District | 22 mi | 36 km | 19 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tel Aviv | 33 mi | 54 km | 29 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Madaba | 34 mi | 54 km | 29 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Balqa | 35 mi | 56 km | 30 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Amman | 42 mi | 68 km | 37 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Ajloun | 49 mi | 79 km | 43 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Karak | 50 mi | 80 km | 43 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Jerash | 52 mi | 84 km | 45 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Jerusalem by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Jerusalem 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 | ||
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| Palestinian Territory | 67 mi | 107 km | 58 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Jordan | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Lebanon | 203 mi | 326 km | 176 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Cyprus | 294 mi | 473 km | 255 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Syria | 354 mi | 569 km | 307 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Jerusalem. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem (You) | Israel | — | 652 | — |
| West Bank | Palestinian Territory | 3,101,000 | 5,860 | 548.32 |
| Central District | Israel | 1,854,900 | 1,293 | 616.41 |
| Tel Aviv | Israel | — | 186 | — |
| Madaba | Jordan | 219,000 | 940 | 109.10 |
| Balqa | Jordan | 564,000 | 1,120 | 504.00 |
| Amman | Jordan | 4,536,000 | 7,579 | 598.50 |
| Ajloun | Jordan | 195,000 | 4 | 464.30 |
| Karak | Jordan | 374,000 | 3,217 | 107.00 |
| Jerash | Jordan | 267,000 | 410 | 651.20 |
| Zarqa | Jordan | 1,540,000 | 4,761 | 323.50 |
How does Jerusalem rank within Israel? 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 Jerusalem appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Central District | 1,854,900 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Southern District | 14,185 |
| Northern District | 4,473 |
| Central District | 1,293 |
| Haifa | 864 |
| Jerusalem ⭐ | 652 |
| Tel Aviv | 186 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Central District | 616.41 |
Jerusalem is a state or region within Israel in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Israel 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 Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem.
Knowing the distance from Jerusalem to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Israel. 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 Jerusalem map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem below the states table, or compare all Israel 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 Israel state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct.