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Phổng Lăng, Sơn La Province, Vietnam – Vietnam Flag

Current Date And Time In Phổng Lăng, Vietnam

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:24:51 ICT
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 3,792
District: Huyện Thuận Châu

📍 Cities Near To Phổng Lăng


Find cities, states and countries closest to Phổng Lăng in Sơn La Province, 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 Phổng Lăng.

📍 Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng from our regional database:

State / RegionSơn La Province
DistrictHuyện Thuận Châu
Total Population3,792
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude21.4646° N
Center Longitude103.6704° E
Elevation619 m (2,031 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00
Population Rank in Sơn La Province#4 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bắc Hà Bắc Hà84 136 73
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bắc Quang Bắc Quang104 167 90
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bắc Yên Bắc Yên51 83 45
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ban Acholaosa Ban Acholaosa98 157 85
West (W)
National Flag Of Ban Hatxao Ban Hatxao92 148 80
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ban Lixingxô Ban Lixingxô95 153 82
West (W)
National Flag Of Ban Muang-Èt Ban Muang-Èt50 80 43
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ban Muanggnut Ban Muanggnut74 118 64
South (S)
National Flag Of Ban Nambak Ban Nambak98 157 85
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ban Namnga Ban Namnga64 103 56
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ban Pahang Ban Pahang73 118 64
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ban Pakla Ban Pakla109 175 94
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ban Sôp-Hao Ban Sôp-Hao80 129 69
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ban Xamtai Ban Xamtai119 192 104
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bát Xát Bát Xát76 122 66
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Phổng Lăng


States and regions closest to Sơn La Province (home state of Phổng Lăng), 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 Điện Biên Province Điện Biên Province74 119 64
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hanoi Hanoi118 190 103
East (E)
National Flag Of Houaphan Houaphan59 95 51
South (S)
National Flag Of Khouèng Phôngsali Khouèng Phôngsali116 187 101
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Lai Châu Province Lai Châu Province95 152 82
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lao Cai Lao Cai91 146 79
North (N)
National Flag Of Luang Prabang Province Luang Prabang Province118 190 102
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ninh Binh Ninh Binh141 226 122
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Phôngsali Phôngsali128 205 111
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Phu Tho Phu Tho81 130 70
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Phổng Lăng


Countries bordering or closest to Vietnam, with aerial distance and compass direction from Phổng Lăng'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 Brunei Brunei791 1,273 687
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia244 392 212
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong689 1,109 598
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Laos Laos553 891 481
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao660 1,062 573
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia804 1,295 699
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar974 1,567 846
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Philippines Philippines910 1,465 791
East (E)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore929 1,495 807
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,062 1,710 923
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Phổng Lăng. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sơn La Province, Vietnam.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Phổng Lăng (You)Sơn La Province3,792
Thị Trấn Thuận ChâuSơn La Province153,0003.5SE
Thị Trấn Tuần GiáoĐiện Biên Province29.2WNW
Tuần GiáoĐiện Biên Province8,51229.4WNW
Sơn LaSơn La Province106,05230.0ESE
Ít OngSơn La Province16,15337.4E
Mường ChiênSơn La Province43.4NNW
Mường ẢngĐiện Biên Province46.7W
Sông MãSơn La Province46.7S
Điện Biên ĐôngĐiện Biên Province50.2WSW
Hát LótSơn La Province54.0ESE

🏆 Sơn La Province City Rankings

How does Phổng Lăng rank within Sơn La Province? 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 Phổng Lăng appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Thị Trấn Thuận Châu153,000
Sơn La106,052
Ít Ong16,153
Phổng Lăng ⭐3,792

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sơn La323.51

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sơn La327.82
✈️ Nearest Airport
Dien Bien Phu Airport
IATA: DIN
69 km (43 mi) from Phổng Lăng
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 Sơn La Province Cities
Phổng Lăng ranks #4 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Phổng Lăng Sits on the Map

Phổng Lăng sits inside Sơn La Province, Vietnam and ranks #4 of 4 cities in Sơn La Province 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 Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Phổng Lăng against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sơn La Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Phổng Lăng: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Phổng Lăng

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Phổng Lăng

Which cities are closest to Phổng Lăng?

See the Cities Near To Phổng Lăng 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 Sơn La Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Phổng Lăng to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng 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 Phổng Lăng?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Phổng Lăng. 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 Sơn La Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Phổng Lăng compare in size to the cities near it?

Phổng Lăng ranks #4 of 4 cities in Sơn La Province 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 Phổng Lăng?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Phổng Lăng is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), about 69 km (43 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.