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Phôngsali, Laos – Laos Flag

Current Date And Time In Phôngsali, Laos

Saturday, 27 June 2026
13:41:47 ICT
Capital: Phongsali
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Area: 16,925.00 km²
State Code: PH

States Near To Phôngsali


Find states and regions closest to Phôngsali 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

📍 Phôngsali 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 Phôngsali from our regional database:

Capital CityPhongsali
Total Population
Land Area16,925 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude21.6833° N
Center Longitude102.1° E
Average Elevation
UTC Time Zone+07:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Khouèng Phôngsali Khouèng Phôngsali12 mi19 km10 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Điện Biên Province Điện Biên Province64 mi102 km55 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Oudômxai Oudômxai70 mi113 km61 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Loungnamtha Loungnamtha80 mi129 km70 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lai Châu Province Lai Châu Province88 mi142 km76 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Luang Prabang Province Luang Prabang Province117 mi188 km101 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sơn La Province Sơn La Province128 mi205 km111 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bokeo Bokeo132 mi212 km114 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lao Cai Lao Cai135 mi217 km117 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Houaphan Houaphan160 mi257 km139 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Phôngsali


Explore countries nearest to Phôngsali by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Phôngsali 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 Thailand Thailand293 mi471 km254 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar445 mi717 km387 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia530 mi853 km460 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam553 mi891 km481 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Macao Macao730 mi1,176 km634 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Phôngsali (You)Laos16,925
Điện Biên ProvinceVietnam9,540
OudômxaiLaos15,370
LoungnamthaLaos9,325
Lai Châu ProvinceVietnam9,069
Luang Prabang ProvinceLaos16,875
Sơn La ProvinceVietnam14,110
BokeoLaos203,4686,19626.02
HouaphanLaos310,97616,5009.35
XiangkhoangLaos16,358
XiagnabouliLaos16,389

🏆 Laos State Rankings

How does Phôngsali 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 Phôngsali appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Champasak Province752,688
Khammouane Province433,570
Bolikhamsai315,956
Houaphan310,976
Bokeo203,468
Attapu159,900

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Bokeo26.02
Champasak Province24.38
Khammouane Province12.19
Attapu11.48
Houaphan9.35
Bolikhamsai8.64
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 – Phôngsali, Laos

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Phôngsali is a state or region within Laos in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Phôngsali 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 Phôngsali to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Phôngsali 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 Laos — see Laos state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Phôngsali

This page also lists countries nearest to Phôngsali 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Phôngsali 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Phôngsali

How is the distance from Phôngsali 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 Phôngsali map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Phôngsali mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Phôngsali 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 Phôngsali in Laos?

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

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

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.