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Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysia – Malaysia Flag

Current Date And Time In Kapit, Malaysia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:40:05 MYT
State: Sarawak
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 33,014
District: Bahagian Kapit

📍 Cities Near To Kapit


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kapit in Sarawak, 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 Kapit.

📍 Kapit 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 Kapit from our regional database:

State / RegionSarawak
DistrictBahagian Kapit
Total Population33,014
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude1.9955° N
Center Longitude112.9325° E
Elevation43 m (141 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
Population Rank in Sarawak#15 of 68
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Balingian Balingian70 113 61
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Belaga Belaga76 123 66
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Betong Betong106 171 92
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Binatang Binatang90 146 79
West (W)
National Flag Of Bintulu Bintulu81 131 71
North (N)
National Flag Of Budu Budu100 161 87
West (W)
National Flag Of Dalat Dalat75 120 65
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Daro Daro110 177 95
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Data Kakus Data Kakus66 106 57
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Debak Debak109 175 94
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Empaong Empaong105 168 91
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Engkilili Engkilili106 170 92
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Igan Igan102 164 89
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Julau Julau70 113 61
West (W)
National Flag Of Kampung Kuala Matu Kampung Kuala Matu113 182 98
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Kapit


States and regions closest to Sarawak (home state of Kapit), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Belait Belait168 270 146
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Brunei-Muara District Brunei-Muara District212 341 184
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Central Kalimantan Central Kalimantan294 473 255
South (S)
National Flag Of East Kalimantan East Kalimantan274 441 238
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kelantan Kelantan328 528 285
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Labuan Labuan243 392 211
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of North Kalimantan North Kalimantan213 342 185
East (E)
National Flag Of Perlis Perlis243 391 211
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Riau Islands Riau Islands349 561 303
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of South Kalimantan South Kalimantan421 678 366
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kapit


Countries bordering or closest to Malaysia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kapit's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh1,553 2,499 1,348
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei879 1,414 763
East (E)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia613 986 532
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island1,044 1,681 907
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,184 1,906 1,029
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,494 2,404 1,297
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia894 1,439 776
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,082 1,741 939
North (N)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,464 2,357 1,272
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,288 2,073 1,118
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kapit. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sarawak, Malaysia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kapit (You)Sarawak33,014
Nanga MeritSarawak3,01639.0NE
SongSarawak9,96142.6W
KanowitSarawak24,70087.7W
SelangauSarawak19,84489.5NW
TatauSarawak31,92099.1N
Data KakusSarawak3,350106.1NE
Sibu JayaSarawak35,000110.2WNW
BalingianSarawak8,797112.7NNW
JulauSarawak15,333112.9W
DalatSarawak21,147120.3NW

🏆 Sarawak City Rankings

How does Kapit rank within Sarawak? 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 Kapit appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kuching402,738
Miri300,543
Sibu198,239
Bintulu151,617
Marudi90,100
Serian58,059
Bau52,643
Niah48,875
Sri Aman47,313
Sarikei44,039

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Marudi22,061.52
Sibu8,278.00
Mukah7,916.33
Lubok Antu3,142.55
Lundu1,962.20
Julau1,703.39
Miri997.43
Sarikei985.00
Kuching431.02

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kuching934.38
Miri301.32
Sarikei44.71
Sibu23.95
Lundu13.44
Julau9.00
Mukah4.23
Marudi4.08
Lubok Antu3.04
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sibu Airport
IATA: SBW
109 km (68 mi) from Kapit
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
📊 Compare Sarawak Cities
Kapit ranks #15 of 68 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kapit? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kapit Sits on the Map

Kapit sits inside Sarawak, Malaysia and ranks #15 of 68 cities in Sarawak 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Kapit to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Kapit outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Kapit and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kapit against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sarawak city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kapit: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kapit and the countries closest to Kapit 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kapit, 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 Kapit at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kapit

If you're stringing together stops in Sarawak, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kapit — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kapit MapView the Kapit map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kapit Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Sarawak OverviewExplore the Sarawak state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Malaysia Country DataGet complete Malaysia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kapit

Which cities are closest to Kapit?

See the Cities Near To Kapit 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 Sarawak by population and density.

How is the distance from Kapit to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kapit 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 Kapit map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Kapit 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Kapit 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Kapit?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kapit. 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 Sarawak city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kapit compare in size to the cities near it?

Kapit ranks #15 of 68 cities in Sarawak by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kapit?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kapit is Sibu Airport (SBW), about 109 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.