Current Date And Time In Kingston, Jamaica
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
20:15:38 EST
Capital: Kingston
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 90,822
Area: 25.00 km²
State Code: KI
Find states and regions closest to Kingston in Jamaica 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 Jamaica and North America.
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 Jamaica
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 Kingston from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Saint Andrew Parish | 4 mi | 6 km | 3 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Saint Catherine Parish | 16 mi | 26 km | 14 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Saint Mary Parish | 23 mi | 36 km | 20 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Saint Thomas Parish | 25 mi | 40 km | 22 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Portland Parish | 27 mi | 43 km | 23 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Clarendon | 29 mi | 46 km | 25 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Saint Ann Parish | 35 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Manchester | 47 mi | 75 km | 40 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Trelawny Parish | 57 mi | 92 km | 50 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| St. Elizabeth | 59 mi | 94 km | 51 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kingston by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kingston supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cuba | 238 mi | 383 km | 207 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Cayman Islands | 272 mi | 438 km | 236 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Haiti | 334 mi | 537 km | 290 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Turks And Caicos Islands | 435 mi | 699 km | 377 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Dominican Republic | 470 mi | 756 km | 408 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kingston. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston (You) | Jamaica | 90,822 | 25 | — |
| Saint Andrew Parish | Jamaica | — | 455 | — |
| Saint Catherine Parish | Jamaica | 529,218 | 1,192 | 271.92 |
| Saint Mary Parish | Jamaica | 111,377 | 610 | 84.46 |
| Saint Thomas Parish | Jamaica | 93,328 | 743 | 64.50 |
| Portland Parish | Jamaica | — | 814 | — |
| Clarendon | Jamaica | — | 1,196 | — |
| Saint Ann Parish | Jamaica | — | 1,213 | — |
| Manchester | Jamaica | — | 830 | — |
| Trelawny Parish | Jamaica | — | 874 | — |
| St. Elizabeth | Jamaica | 145,409 | 1,212 | 77.48 |
How does Kingston rank within Jamaica? 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 Kingston appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Saint Catherine Parish | 529,218 |
| Saint James Parish | 180,498 |
| St. Elizabeth | 145,409 |
| Saint Mary Parish | 111,377 |
| Saint Thomas Parish | 93,328 |
| Kingston ⭐ | 90,822 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Saint Ann Parish | 1,213 |
| St. Elizabeth | 1,212 |
| Clarendon | 1,196 |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 1,192 |
| Trelawny Parish | 874 |
| Manchester | 830 |
| Portland Parish | 814 |
| Westmoreland | 807 |
| Saint Thomas Parish | 743 |
| Saint Mary Parish | 610 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Saint Catherine Parish | 271.92 |
| Saint James Parish | 180.60 |
| Saint Mary Parish | 84.46 |
| St. Elizabeth | 77.48 |
| Saint Thomas Parish | 64.50 |
Kingston is a state or region within Jamaica in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kingston 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 Kingston by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Jamaica page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kingston 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 Kingston.
Knowing the distance from Kingston to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Jamaica. 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 Kingston map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston below the states table, or compare all Jamaica 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 North America. Use the population & area comparison and Jamaica state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.