
Find cities, states and countries closest to Thị Trấn Phố Lu in Lao Cai, Vietnam 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu.
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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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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| Bắc Hà | 17 | 27 | 14 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bát Xát | 24 | 39 | 21 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cát Cát | 23 | 37 | 20 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Hekou | 19 | 30 | 16 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Lào Cai | 18 | 29 | 16 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Lao Chải | 20 | 33 | 18 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Sa Pa | 22 | 35 | 19 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Si Ma Cai | 27 | 43 | 23 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Than Uyên | 32 | 51 | 28 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Thị Trấn Khánh Yên | 16 | 26 | 14 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Thị Trấn Phố Ràng | 19 | 31 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Yên Bình | 26 | 42 | 22 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Lao Cai (home state of Thị Trấn Phố Lu), 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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| Bac Ninh | 164 | 264 | 143 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bokeo | 262 | 421 | 227 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cao Bằng Province | 143 | 230 | 124 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Điện Biên Province | 76 | 123 | 66 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Hai Phong | 206 | 331 | 179 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Hanoi | 154 | 248 | 134 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Houaphan | 150 | 241 | 130 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Hưng Yên Province | 171 | 275 | 149 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Khouèng Phôngsali | 129 | 207 | 112 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Lai Châu Province | 49 | 79 | 43 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Vietnam, with aerial distance and compass direction from Thị Trấn Phố Lu'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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| Brunei | 791 | 1,273 | 687 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cambodia | 244 | 392 | 212 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hong Kong | 689 | 1,109 | 598 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Laos | 553 | 891 | 481 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Macao | 660 | 1,062 | 573 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Malaysia | 804 | 1,295 | 699 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Myanmar | 974 | 1,567 | 846 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Philippines | 910 | 1,465 | 791 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Singapore | 929 | 1,495 | 807 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Taiwan | 1,062 | 1,710 | 923 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Thị Trấn Phố Lu. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Lao Cai, Vietnam.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Thị Trấn Phố Lu (You) | Lao Cai | 32,800 | — | — |
| Thị Trấn Khánh Yên | Lao Cai | 6,609 | 26.4 | SSE |
| Bắc Hà | Lao Cai | — | 26.8 | NNE |
| Lào Cai | Lao Cai | 130,671 | 28.9 | NW |
| Hekou | Yunnan | 44,998 | 30.4 | NW |
| Thị Trấn Phố Ràng | Lao Cai | 8,886 | 31.2 | ESE |
| Lao Chải | Lao Cai | 2,324 | 32.8 | W |
| Sa Pa | Lao Cai | 10,554 | 35.4 | W |
| Cát Cát | Lao Cai | 1,000 | 37.3 | W |
| Bát Xát | Lao Cai | — | 39.4 | NW |
| Yên Bình | Tuyen Quang | — | 41.6 | ENE |
How does Thị Trấn Phố Lu rank within Lao Cai? 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lào Cai | 130,671 |
| Yên Bái | 100,631 |
| Nghĩa Lộ | 68,206 |
| Thị Trấn Phố Lu ⭐ | 32,800 |
| Thị Trấn Yên Bình | 12,282 |
| Sa Pa | 10,554 |
| Thị Trấn Mường Khương | 9,680 |
| Thị Trấn Phố Ràng | 8,886 |
| Thị Trấn Khánh Yên | 6,609 |
| Si Ma Cai | 5,652 |
Dien Bien Phu Airport IATA: DIN 159 km (99 mi) from Thị Trấn Phố Lu |
Thị Trấn Phố Lu sits inside Lao Cai, Vietnam and ranks #4 of 14 cities in Lao Cai 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu and the countries closest to Thị Trấn Phố Lu by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Vietnam. 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu, 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Lao Cai, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Thị Trấn Phố Lu — 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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 Lao Cai by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu. 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 Lao Cai city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Thị Trấn Phố Lu ranks #4 of 14 cities in Lao Cai 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), about 159 km (99 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.