Current Date And Time In Johor, Malaysia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:36:29 MYT
Capital: Johor Bahru
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 4,100,000
Area: 19,210.00 km²
State Code: JHR
Find states and regions closest to Johor in Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia
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 Johor from our regional database:
| Capital City | Johor Bahru |
| Total Population | 4,100,000 |
| Land Area | 19,210 km² |
| Population Density | 213.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 1.9344° N |
| Center Longitude | 103.3587° E |
| Average Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Singapore | 51 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Melaka | 79 mi | 127 km | 68 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Melaka | 100 mi | 161 km | 87 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Putrajaya | 134 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kuala Lumpur | 142 mi | 229 km | 123 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Pahang | 155 mi | 249 km | 134 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Riau | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Selangor | 167 mi | 269 km | 145 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Terengganu | 196 mi | 316 km | 170 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Pahang | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Johor by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Johor 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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| Singapore | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Cambodia | 613 mi | 986 km | 532 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Vietnam | 804 mi | 1,295 km | 699 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Thailand | 808 mi | 1,301 km | 702 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Brunei | 879 mi | 1,414 km | 763 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Johor. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor (You) | Malaysia | 4,100,000 | 19,210 | 213.00 |
| Singapore | Singapore | 5,638,700 | 728 | 7,691.76 |
| Melaka | Malaysia | 932,700 | 1,720 | 273.41 |
| Melaka | Malaysia | 1,200,000 | 1,720 | 179.00 |
| Putrajaya | Malaysia | 115,000 | 49 | 2,347.00 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 1,980,000 | 243 | 8,148.00 |
| Pahang | Malaysia | 1,750,000 | 35,965 | 49.00 |
| Riau | Indonesia | 6,900,000 | 75,569 | 79.30 |
| Selangor | Malaysia | 7,100,000 | 8,104 | 876.00 |
| Terengganu | Malaysia | — | 12,955 | — |
| Pahang | Malaysia | 1,350,000 | 35,964 | 104.00 |
How does Johor rank within Malaysia? 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 Johor appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Selangor | 7,100,000 |
| Johor ⭐ | 4,100,000 |
| Kelantan | 3,960,000 |
| Sarawak | 2,940,000 |
| Perak | 2,620,000 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 2,250,000 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 1,980,000 |
| Sabah | 1,950,000 |
| Penang | 1,810,000 |
| Pahang | 1,750,000 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Kuala Lumpur | 8,148.00 |
| Putrajaya | 2,347.00 |
| Penang | 1,727.00 |
| Perlis | 1,141.00 |
| Selangor | 876.00 |
| Perlis | 353.00 |
| Melaka | 273.41 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 237.00 |
| Johor ⭐ | 213.00 |
| Melaka | 179.00 |
Johor is a state or region within Malaysia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Johor 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 Johor by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Malaysia 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 Johor 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 Johor.
Knowing the distance from Johor to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Malaysia. 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 Johor map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Johor 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 Johor 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 Johor below the states table, or compare all Malaysia 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 Malaysia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.