Current Date And Time In Shanxi, China
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
19:50:48 CST
Capital: Taiyuan
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Area: 156,000.00 km²
State Code: SX
Find states and regions closest to Shanxi in China 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 China 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 China
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 Shanxi from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Hebei | 104 mi | 168 km | 91 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Inner Mongolia | 208 mi | 334 km | 180 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Henan | 225 mi | 362 km | 195 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Beijing | 250 mi | 402 km | 217 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Shandong | 259 mi | 417 km | 225 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Tianjin | 264 mi | 425 km | 230 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Shaanxi | 321 mi | 516 km | 278 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Ningxia | 345 mi | 555 km | 299 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Dornogovi Province | 456 mi | 734 km | 396 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Anhui | 494 mi | 795 km | 429 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Shanxi by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shanxi 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 | ||
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| Mongolia | 760 mi | 1,224 km | 660 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Bhutan | 992 mi | 1,596 km | 861 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Myanmar | 1,084 mi | 1,744 km | 941 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 1,099 mi | 1,768 km | 954 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Laos | 1,111 mi | 1,787 km | 964 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shanxi. 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) |
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| Shanxi (You) | China | — | 156,000 | — |
| Hebei | China | 69,890,000 | 187,240 | 134.49 |
| Inner Mongolia | China | 24,259,735 | 1,181,104 | 4.31 |
| Henan | China | 99,365,519 | 167,000 | 258.98 |
| Shandong | China | 101,527,453 | 156,700 | 274.27 |
| Tianjin | China | — | 11,920 | — |
| Shaanxi | China | 39,530,000 | 205,800 | 73.72 |
| Ningxia | China | 6,180,000 | 52,188 | 38.27 |
| Dornogovi Province | Mongolia | 79,618 | 109,472 | 0.70 |
| Anhui | China | — | 139,000 | — |
| Gansu | China | — | 454,000 | — |
How does Shanxi rank within China? 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 Shanxi appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Xinjiang | 1,664,897 |
| Tibet | 1,228,400 |
| Inner Mongolia | 1,181,104 |
| Qinghai | 696,700 |
| Sichuan | 485,000 |
| Heilongjiang | 454,800 |
| Gansu | 454,000 |
| Yunnan | 394,100 |
| Guangxi | 235,001 |
| Hunan | 211,836 |
Shanxi is a state or region within China in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shanxi 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 Shanxi by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near China 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 Shanxi 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 Shanxi.
Knowing the distance from Shanxi to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across China. 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 Shanxi map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Shanxi 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 Shanxi 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 Shanxi below the states table, or compare all China 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 China state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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