Current Date And Time In Houaphan, Laos
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
12:29:23 ICT
Capital: Xam Neua
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 310,976
Area: 16,500.00 km²
State Code: HO
Find states and regions closest to Houaphan in Laos 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 Laos 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 Laos
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 Houaphan from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sơn La Province | 59 mi | 95 km | 51 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Xiangkhoang | 68 mi | 109 km | 59 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Nghệ An Province | 95 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Luang Prabang Province | 98 mi | 157 km | 85 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Thanh Hóa Province | 103 mi | 166 km | 89 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Phu Tho | 105 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Ninh Binh | 120 mi | 194 km | 105 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Xaisomboun | 121 mi | 195 km | 105 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Điện Biên Province | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Hanoi | 122 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Houaphan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Houaphan 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 | ||
| Thailand | 293 mi | 471 km | 254 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Myanmar | 445 mi | 717 km | 387 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Cambodia | 530 mi | 853 km | 460 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Vietnam | 553 mi | 891 km | 481 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 730 mi | 1,176 km | 634 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Houaphan. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houaphan (You) | Laos | 310,976 | 16,500 | 9.35 |
| Sơn La Province | Vietnam | — | 14,110 | — |
| Xiangkhoang | Laos | — | 16,358 | — |
| Nghệ An Province | Vietnam | — | 16,486 | — |
| Luang Prabang Province | Laos | — | 16,875 | — |
| Thanh Hóa Province | Vietnam | — | 11,115 | — |
| Xaisomboun | Laos | — | 8,300 | — |
| Điện Biên Province | Vietnam | — | 9,540 | — |
| Bolikhamsai | Laos | 315,956 | 14,863 | 8.64 |
| Bueng Kan | Thailand | 424,091 | 4,305 | 52.71 |
| Oudômxai | Laos | — | 15,370 | — |
How does Houaphan rank within Laos? 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 Houaphan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Champasak Province | 752,688 |
| Khammouane Province | 433,570 |
| Bolikhamsai | 315,956 |
| Houaphan ⭐ | 310,976 |
| Bokeo | 203,468 |
| Attapu | 159,900 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Savannakhet Province | 21,774 |
| Phôngsali | 16,925 |
| Luang Prabang Province | 16,875 |
| Houaphan ⭐ | 16,500 |
| Xiagnabouli | 16,389 |
| Xiangkhoang | 16,358 |
| Khammouane Province | 16,315 |
| Vientiane | 15,927 |
| Champasak Province | 15,415 |
| Oudômxai | 15,370 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Bokeo | 26.02 |
| Champasak Province | 24.38 |
| Khammouane Province | 12.19 |
| Attapu | 11.48 |
| Houaphan ⭐ | 9.35 |
| Bolikhamsai | 8.64 |
Houaphan is a state or region within Laos in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Houaphan 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 Houaphan by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Laos 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 Houaphan 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 Houaphan.
Knowing the distance from Houaphan to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Laos. 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 Houaphan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Houaphan 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 Houaphan 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 Houaphan below the states table, or compare all Laos 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 Laos state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.