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Meghalaya, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Meghalaya, India

Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:09:23 IST
Capital: Shillong
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 2,966,889
Area: 22,429.00 km²
State Code: ML

States Near To Meghalaya


Find states and regions closest to Meghalaya in India 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 India 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 India

📍 Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya from our regional database:

Capital CityShillong
Total Population2,966,889
Land Area22,429 km²
Population Density73.89 / km²
Center Latitude25.467° N
Center Longitude91.3662° E
Average Elevation1,547 m (5,075 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sylhet Division Sylhet Division56 mi90 km49 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mymensingh Division Mymensingh Division77 mi125 km67 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Samdrup Jongkhar Samdrup Jongkhar93 mi149 km81 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Pemagatshel Pemagatshel109 mi175 km94 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Assam Assam110 mi177 km96 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Sarpang District Sarpang District115 mi185 km100 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zhemgang District Zhemgang District116 mi187 km101 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mongar Mongar125 mi201 km109 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Trashigang District Trashigang District126 mi203 km109 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Dhaka Division Dhaka Division129 mi208 km112 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Meghalaya


Explore countries nearest to Meghalaya by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Meghalaya supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal629 mi1,012 km546 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh759 mi1,222 km660 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan867 mi1,395 km753 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka887 mi1,428 km770 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan903 mi1,453 km784 nm
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Meghalaya. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Meghalaya (You)India2,966,88922,42973.89
Sylhet DivisionBangladesh9,910,21912,298419.73
Mymensingh DivisionBangladesh11,370,00023,444484.98
Samdrup JongkharBhutan35,0792,2078.50
PemagatshelBhutan23,6325938.77
AssamIndia31,205,57678,438104.50
Sarpang DistrictBhutan46,0042,0489.93
Zhemgang DistrictBhutan27,0482,1465.50
MongarBhutan37,1504,4828.29
Trashigang DistrictBhutan45,5182,17110.47
Dhaka DivisionBangladesh44,215,10720,594949.94

🏆 India State Rankings

How does Meghalaya rank within India? 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 Meghalaya appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Uttar Pradesh199,812,341
Maharashtra112,374,333
Bihar104,099,452
West Bengal91,276,115
Madhya Pradesh72,626,809
Tamil Nadu72,147,030
Rajasthan68,548,437
Karnataka61,095,297
Gujarat60,439,692
Andhra Pradesh49,386,799

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Rajasthan342,269
Madhya Pradesh308,245
Maharashtra307,713
Andhra Pradesh275,068
Uttar Pradesh243,290
Jammu and Kashmir222,236
Gujarat196,024
Karnataka191,791
Odisha155,707
Chhattisgarh135,194

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Delhi5,591.45
Chandigarh4,608.15
Bihar519.75
Uttar Pradesh328.59
West Bengal320.76
Tamil Nadu258.64
Punjab247.74
Kerala236.26
Haryana200.62
Jharkhand172.62
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Meghalaya, India

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Meghalaya is a state or region within India in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Meghalaya 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Meghalaya to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Meghalaya to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of India — see India state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Meghalaya

This page also lists countries nearest to Meghalaya by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near India page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Meghalaya to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across India. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Meghalaya MapView the Meghalaya satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in MeghalayaExplore all cities and towns in Meghalaya for urban market analysis.
🏳️ India Country DataGet complete India data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Meghalaya

How is the distance from Meghalaya to nearby states calculated?

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 Meghalaya map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Meghalaya mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Meghalaya 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.

Which states are closest to Meghalaya in India?

See the States Near To Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya below the states table, or compare all India states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in India?

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 India state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.