
Find cities, states and countries closest to Nibong Tebal in Penang, 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 Nibong Tebal.
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 Nibong Tebal from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bagan Samak | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bagan Tiang | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bandar Baharu | 2 | 4 | 2 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Batu Kawan | 7 | 12 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Jawi | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kampong Sungai Kechil Ulu | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kampung Relau | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kampung Sungai Acheh | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kampung Sungai Udang Besar | 4 | 6 | 3 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Parit Buntar | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Sungai Bakap | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Sungai Chenaam | 5 | 8 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Sungai Jawi | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Tanjung Piandang | 9 | 15 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Val Dor | 6 | 10 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Penang (home state of Nibong Tebal), 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 | ||
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| Kedah | 60 | 97 | 52 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Narathiwat | 111 | 178 | 96 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Negeri Sembilan | 54 | 88 | 47 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Pahang | 161 | 260 | 140 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Pattani | 123 | 198 | 107 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Perak | 38 | 62 | 33 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Perlis | 89 | 143 | 77 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Sabah | 97 | 156 | 84 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Satun | 97 | 157 | 85 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Selangor | 141 | 227 | 122 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Malaysia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nibong Tebal'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 | ||
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| Bangladesh | 1,553 | 2,499 | 1,348 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Brunei | 879 | 1,414 | 763 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cambodia | 613 | 986 | 532 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Christmas Island | 1,044 | 1,681 | 907 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cocos Islands | 1,184 | 1,906 | 1,029 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Hong Kong | 1,494 | 2,404 | 1,297 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Indonesia | 894 | 1,439 | 776 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Laos | 1,082 | 1,741 | 939 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Macao | 1,464 | 2,357 | 1,272 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Myanmar | 1,288 | 2,073 | 1,118 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Nibong Tebal. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Penang, Malaysia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Nibong Tebal (You) | Penang | 40,072 | — | — |
| Sungai Jawi | Penang | 19,586 | 3.9 | NNE |
| Bandar Baharu | Kedah | 44,412 | 4.0 | SSE |
| Parit Buntar | Perak | 27,313 | 4.7 | SSE |
| Kampung Sungai Udang Besar | Penang | 3,426 | 5.7 | W |
| Jawi | Penang | 36,601 | 5.7 | NNE |
| Kampung Sungai Acheh | Penang | 1,313 | 6.1 | WSW |
| Sungai Bakap | Penang | 4,000 | 6.6 | NNE |
| Sungai Chenaam | Penang | 2,142 | 7.9 | WSW |
| Bagan Tiang | Perak | 13,538 | 8.7 | SW |
| Kampong Sungai Kechil Ulu | Kedah | 1,425 | 9.6 | SE |
How does Nibong Tebal rank within Penang? 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 Nibong Tebal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Paya Terubong | 226,712 |
| Bukit Mertajam | 212,329 |
| George Town | 158,336 |
| Kampung Sungai Glugur | 145,600 |
| Kampung Sungai Ara | 140,849 |
| Tasek Glugor | 135,786 |
| Bayan Lepas | 130,455 |
| Butterworth | 107,591 |
| Val Dor | 88,600 |
| Perai | 65,301 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| George Town | 305.77 |
| Bayan Lepas | 151.75 |
| Butterworth | 14.60 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Butterworth | 7,369.25 |
| Bayan Lepas | 859.67 |
| George Town | 517.83 |
Penang International Airport IATA: PEN 27 km (17 mi) from Nibong Tebal |
Nibong Tebal sits inside Penang, Malaysia and ranks #13 of 52 cities in Penang 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 Nibong Tebal and the countries closest to Nibong Tebal 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 Nibong Tebal, 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 Nibong Tebal at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Penang, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nibong Tebal — 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 Nibong Tebal 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 Penang by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Nibong Tebal 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 Nibong Tebal 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 Nibong Tebal 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 Nibong Tebal 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 Nibong Tebal. 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 Penang city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Nibong Tebal ranks #13 of 52 cities in Penang 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 Nibong Tebal is Penang International Airport (PEN), about 27 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.