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Find states and regions closest to Vientiane 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 Vientiane from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Vientiane Prefecture | 12 mi | 19 km | 10 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Nong Khai | 16 mi | 27 km | 14 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Udon Thani | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Nong Bua Lamphu | 57 mi | 91 km | 49 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bueng Kan | 68 mi | 109 km | 59 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Xaisomboun | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Loei | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Khon Kaen | 107 mi | 173 km | 93 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Xiagnabouli | 113 mi | 182 km | 98 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Sakon Nakhon | 114 mi | 184 km | 99 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Vientiane by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Vientiane 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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| 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Vientiane. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane (You) | Laos | — | 15,927 | — |
| Vientiane Prefecture | Laos | — | 3,920 | — |
| Nong Khai | Thailand | 524,000 | 3,027 | 44.02 |
| Udon Thani | Thailand | 1,570,000 | 11,730 | 62.53 |
| Nong Bua Lamphu | Thailand | 512,780 | 3,859 | 64.93 |
| Bueng Kan | Thailand | 424,091 | 4,305 | 52.71 |
| Xaisomboun | Laos | — | 8,300 | — |
| Loei | Thailand | 635,000 | 11,425 | 27.80 |
| Khon Kaen | Thailand | 1,797,000 | 10,886 | 69.77 |
| Xiagnabouli | Laos | — | 16,389 | — |
| Sakon Nakhon | Thailand | 1,141,000 | 9,606 | 60.83 |
How does Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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 |
Vientiane is a state or region within Laos in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane.
Knowing the distance from Vientiane 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 Vientiane map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane 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.