Current Date And Time In Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:30:00 BTT
Capital: Wangdue Phodrang
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BTT)
Population: 42,186
Area: 4,181.00 km²
State Code: WP
Find states and regions closest to Wangdi Phodrang in Bhutan 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Bhutan and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Bhutan
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 Wangdi Phodrang from our regional database:
| Capital City | Wangdue Phodrang |
| Total Population | 42,186 |
| Land Area | 4,181 km² |
| Population Density | 4.41 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 27.4526° N |
| Center Longitude | 90.0675° E |
| Average Elevation | 3,575 m (11,729 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +06:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Punakha | 15 mi | 24 km | 13 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Thimphu District | 26 mi | 42 km | 23 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Tsirang District | 30 mi | 48 km | 26 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tongsa | 31 mi | 50 km | 27 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Dagana | 31 mi | 50 km | 27 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bumthang District | 40 mi | 64 km | 34 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Paro | 40 mi | 64 km | 35 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Gasa | 40 mi | 64 km | 35 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Chukha | 41 mi | 66 km | 36 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Sarpang District | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Wangdi Phodrang by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Wangdi Phodrang supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bangladesh | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Nepal | 390 mi | 627 km | 338 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Myanmar | 519 mi | 836 km | 451 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| India | 867 mi | 1,395 km | 753 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Laos | 928 mi | 1,493 km | 806 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Wangdi Phodrang. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wangdi Phodrang (You) | Bhutan | 42,186 | 4,181 | 4.41 |
| Punakha | Bhutan | 28,740 | 845 | 13.53 |
| Thimphu District | Bhutan | 138,736 | 1,617 | 24.36 |
| Tsirang District | Bhutan | 29,207 | 632 | 18.58 |
| Tongsa | Bhutan | 19,960 | 1,815 | 5.08 |
| Dagana | Bhutan | 26,837 | 1,387 | 8.50 |
| Bumthang District | Bhutan | 17,820 | 2,490 | 3.63 |
| Paro | Bhutan | 46,316 | 1,693 | 14.77 |
| Gasa | Bhutan | 3,500 | 3,118 | 0.54 |
| Chukha | Bhutan | 61,173 | 1,991 | 14.82 |
| Sarpang District | Bhutan | 46,004 | 2,048 | 9.93 |
How does Wangdi Phodrang rank within Bhutan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Wangdi Phodrang appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Thimphu District | 138,736 |
| Samtse District | 64,805 |
| Chukha | 61,173 |
| Paro | 46,316 |
| Sarpang District | 46,004 |
| Trashigang District | 45,518 |
| Wangdi Phodrang ⭐ | 42,186 |
| Mongar | 37,150 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | 35,079 |
| Tsirang District | 29,207 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Mongar | 4,482 |
| Wangdi Phodrang ⭐ | 4,181 |
| Gasa | 3,118 |
| Lhuntse | 2,881 |
| Bumthang District | 2,490 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | 2,207 |
| Trashigang District | 2,171 |
| Zhemgang District | 2,146 |
| Sarpang District | 2,048 |
| Chukha | 1,991 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Thimphu District | 24.36 |
| Tsirang District | 18.58 |
| Samtse District | 17.87 |
| Chukha | 14.82 |
| Paro | 14.77 |
| Punakha | 13.53 |
| Trashigang District | 10.47 |
| Sarpang District | 9.93 |
| Pemagatshel | 8.77 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | 8.50 |
Wangdi Phodrang is a state or region within Bhutan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Wangdi Phodrang is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Wangdi Phodrang by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bhutan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Wangdi Phodrang using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Wangdi Phodrang.
Knowing the distance from Wangdi Phodrang to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Bhutan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Wangdi Phodrang map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Wangdi Phodrang to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Wangdi Phodrang table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Wangdi Phodrang below the states table, or compare all Bhutan states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Bhutan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.