Current Date And Time In Alor Merah, Malaysia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:32:33 MYT
State: Kedah
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 7,273
District: Daerah Kota Setar
Find cities, states and countries closest to Alor Merah in Kedah, 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Alor Merah.
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 Alor Merah from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alor Janggus | 5 | 8 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Alor Setar | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Alor Setar | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Anak Bukit | 1 | 2 | 1 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Derga | 3 | 5 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gunong | 3 | 5 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Jitra | 7 | 12 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kampong Bukit Tinggi | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kampong Tajar | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kampong Wang Tepus | 9 | 14 | 8 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kampung Alor Mengkudu | 5 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kampung Padang Lalang | 5 | 8 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kampung Pengkalan Gelong | 2 | 3 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kepala Batas | 3 | 5 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kuala Kedah | 7 | 12 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kedah (home state of Alor Merah), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Krabi | 168 | 271 | 146 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Narathiwat | 99 | 159 | 86 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Negeri Sembilan | 13 | 20 | 11 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Pattani | 80 | 128 | 69 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Penang | 60 | 97 | 52 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Perak | 96 | 155 | 83 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Perlis | 29 | 46 | 25 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Phatthalung | 105 | 168 | 91 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Sabah | 126 | 203 | 110 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Satun | 39 | 63 | 34 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Malaysia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Alor Merah's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bangladesh | 1,553 | 2,499 | 1,348 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Brunei | 879 | 1,414 | 763 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Cambodia | 613 | 986 | 532 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Christmas Island | 1,044 | 1,681 | 907 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 1,184 | 1,906 | 1,029 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Hong Kong | 1,494 | 2,404 | 1,297 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Indonesia | 894 | 1,439 | 776 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Laos | 1,082 | 1,741 | 939 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Macao | 1,464 | 2,357 | 1,272 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Myanmar | 1,288 | 2,073 | 1,118 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Alor Merah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kedah, Malaysia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Alor Merah (You) | Kedah | 7,273 | — | — |
| Anak Bukit | Kedah | 16,525 | 2.0 | NNW |
| Kampung Pengkalan Gelong | Kedah | 2,639 | 3.0 | N |
| Titi Gajah | Kedah | 1,727 | 4.1 | NNE |
| Kepala Batas | Kedah | 12,397 | 4.9 | NNE |
| Alor Setar | Negeri Sembilan | — | 5.0 | SSW |
| Derga | Kedah | 4,449 | 5.1 | S |
| Limbong | Kedah | 1,919 | 5.2 | SE |
| Gunong | Kedah | 9,200 | 5.3 | WNW |
| Sungai Baharu | Kedah | 1,549 | 5.5 | W |
| Alor Setar | Kedah | 417,800 | 5.7 | SSW |
How does Alor Merah rank within Kedah? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Alor Merah appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Kota Kuala Muda | 544,984 |
| Sungai Petani | 544,851 |
| Alor Setar | 417,800 |
| Kulim | 170,889 |
| Pendang | 94,033 |
| Yan Besar | 67,653 |
| Jitra | 63,489 |
| Kampong Sidam | 60,983 |
| Padang Serai | 50,757 |
| Bedong | 47,585 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Alor Setar | 160.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Alor Setar | 2,611.25 |
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport IATA: AOR 3 km (2 mi) from Alor Merah |
Alor Merah sits inside Kedah, Malaysia and ranks #47 of 101 cities in Kedah by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Alor Merah and the countries closest to Alor Merah by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Malaysia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Alor Merah, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Alor Merah at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kedah, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Alor Merah — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Alor Merah table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kedah by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Alor Merah and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Alor Merah map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Alor Merah will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Alor Merah to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Alor Merah. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kedah city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Alor Merah ranks #47 of 101 cities in Kedah by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Alor Merah is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.