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Musandam Governorate, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Musandam Governorate, Oman

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
09:36:53 GST
Capital: Khasab
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 49,000
Area: 1,800.00 km²
State Code: MU

States Near To Musandam Governorate


Find states and regions closest to Musandam Governorate in Oman 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 Oman 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 Oman

📍 Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate from our regional database:

Capital CityKhasab
Total Population49,000
Land Area1,800 km²
Population Density11.88 / km²
Center Latitude26.1986° N
Center Longitude56.2461° E
Average Elevation1 m (2 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah32 mi52 km28 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain62 mi100 km54 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ajman Ajman71 mi115 km62 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fujairah Fujairah75 mi120 km65 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sharjah Sharjah77 mi124 km67 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hormozgan Hormozgan89 mi144 km78 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dubai Dubai92 mi148 km80 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Al Batinah North Al Batinah North132 mi212 km114 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Buraimi Al Buraimi135 mi217 km117 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi168 mi270 km146 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Musandam Governorate


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

Quick Links: Oman Info | Countries Near Oman | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates187 mi301 km162 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar401 mi645 km348 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain463 mi744 km402 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen636 mi1,024 km552 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia710 mi1,143 km617 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Musandam Governorate (You)Oman49,0001,80011.88
Ras Al KhaimahUnited Arab Emirates400,0001,68448.16
Umm Al QuwainUnited Arab Emirates44,41177722.80
AjmanUnited Arab Emirates490,03525980.99
FujairahUnited Arab Emirates118,9331,16530.53
SharjahUnited Arab Emirates1,800,0002,590167.76
HormozganIran1,776,41570,6976.09
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates3,478,3004,114335.34
Al Batinah NorthOman480,0007,90017.97
Al BuraimiOman115,0007,4607.48
Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates3,789,86073,06029.56

🏆 Oman State Rankings

How does Musandam Governorate rank within Oman? 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 Musandam Governorate appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

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 – Musandam Governorate, Oman

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Musandam Governorate is a state or region within Oman in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Musandam Governorate 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 Oman — see Oman state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Musandam Governorate

This page also lists countries nearest to Musandam Governorate by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Oman 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 Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Musandam Governorate to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Oman. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Musandam Governorate

How is the distance from Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Musandam Governorate mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate in Oman?

See the States Near To Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate below the states table, or compare all Oman states by area, population and density.

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

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 Oman state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.