Current Date And Time In Muscat, Oman
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
22:22:09 GST
Capital: Muscat
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 1,302,509
Area: 3,500.00 km²
State Code: MA
Find states and regions closest to Muscat 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
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 Muscat from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Northeastern Governorate | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Al Batinah South | 62 mi | 99 km | 54 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Ad Dakhiliyah | 74 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Batinah North | 117 mi | 188 km | 101 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ad Dhahirah | 123 mi | 197 km | 107 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Southeastern Governorate | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Fujairah | 167 mi | 269 km | 145 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Al Buraimi | 169 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ras Al Khaimah | 215 mi | 346 km | 187 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ajman | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Muscat by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Muscat 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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| United Arab Emirates | 187 mi | 301 km | 162 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Qatar | 401 mi | 645 km | 348 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Bahrain | 463 mi | 744 km | 402 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Yemen | 636 mi | 1,024 km | 552 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Saudi Arabia | 710 mi | 1,143 km | 617 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Muscat. 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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| Muscat (You) | Oman | 1,302,509 | 3,500 | 98.49 |
| Northeastern Governorate | Oman | 280,000 | 21,100 | 10.50 |
| Al Batinah South | Oman | 465,550 | 12,500 | 61.85 |
| Ad Dakhiliyah | Oman | 478,500 | 31,900 | 6.15 |
| Al Batinah North | Oman | 480,000 | 7,900 | 17.97 |
| Ad Dhahirah | Oman | 213,043 | 37,000 | 3.56 |
| Southeastern Governorate | Oman | 323,915 | 36,800 | 6.09 |
| Fujairah | United Arab Emirates | 118,933 | 1,165 | 30.53 |
| Al Buraimi | Oman | 115,000 | 7,460 | 7.48 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | United Arab Emirates | 400,000 | 1,684 | 48.16 |
| Ajman | United Arab Emirates | 490,035 | 259 | 80.99 |
How does Muscat 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 Muscat appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Muscat ⭐ | 1,302,509 |
| Al Batinah North | 480,000 |
| Ad Dakhiliyah | 478,500 |
| Al Batinah South | 465,550 |
| Dhofar | 408,419 |
| Southeastern Governorate | 323,915 |
| Northeastern Governorate | 280,000 |
| Ad Dhahirah | 213,043 |
| Al Buraimi | 115,000 |
| Al Wusta Governorate | 52,344 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Dhofar | 99,300 |
| Al Wusta Governorate | 79,700 |
| Ad Dhahirah | 37,000 |
| Southeastern Governorate | 36,800 |
| Ad Dakhiliyah | 31,900 |
| Northeastern Governorate | 21,100 |
| Al Batinah South | 12,500 |
| Al Batinah North | 7,900 |
| Al Buraimi | 7,460 |
| Muscat ⭐ | 3,500 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Muscat ⭐ | 98.49 |
| Al Batinah South | 61.85 |
| Al Batinah North | 17.97 |
| Musandam Governorate | 11.88 |
| Northeastern Governorate | 10.50 |
| Al Buraimi | 7.48 |
| Ad Dakhiliyah | 6.15 |
| Southeastern Governorate | 6.09 |
| Ad Dhahirah | 3.56 |
| Dhofar | 2.27 |
Muscat is a state or region within Oman in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Muscat 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 Muscat 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Muscat 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 Muscat.
Knowing the distance from Muscat 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.
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 Muscat map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Muscat 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 Muscat 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 Muscat below the states table, or compare all Oman 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 Oman state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.