Current Date And Time In Perak, Malaysia
Thursday, 23 July 2026
03:23:11 MYT
Capital: Ipoh
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 2,620,000
Area: 21,035.00 km²
State Code: PRK
Find states and regions closest to Perak in Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia
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 Perak from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Penang | 38 mi | 62 km | 33 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
|
| Sabah | 78 mi | 125 km | 68 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
|
| Negeri Sembilan | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
|
| Kedah | 96 mi | 155 km | 83 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
|
| Selangor | 103 mi | 165 km | 89 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Narathiwat | 118 mi | 189 km | 102 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
|
| Yala | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
|
| Perlis | 125 mi | 201 km | 108 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
|
| Pahang | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
|
| Kuala Lumpur | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Perak by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Perak supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
Quick Links: Malaysia Info | Countries Near Malaysia | Country Geolocation
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Singapore | 235 mi | 378 km | 204 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Cambodia | 613 mi | 986 km | 532 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Vietnam | 804 mi | 1,295 km | 699 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
|
| Thailand | 808 mi | 1,301 km | 702 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Brunei | 879 mi | 1,414 km | 763 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Perak. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perak (You) | Malaysia | 2,620,000 | 21,035 | 125.00 |
| Penang | Malaysia | 1,810,000 | 1,031 | 1,727.00 |
| Sabah | Malaysia | 1,950,000 | 76,115 | 129.00 |
| Negeri Sembilan | Malaysia | 2,250,000 | 6,686 | 237.00 |
| Kedah | Malaysia | — | 9,427 | — |
| Selangor | Malaysia | 7,100,000 | 8,104 | 876.00 |
| Narathiwat | Thailand | 789,000 | 4,475 | 108.64 |
| Yala | Thailand | 518,000 | 4,521 | 52.54 |
| Perlis | Malaysia | 290,000 | 821 | 353.00 |
| Pahang | Malaysia | 1,750,000 | 35,965 | 49.00 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 1,980,000 | 243 | 8,148.00 |
How does Perak rank within Malaysia? 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 Perak appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Selangor | 7,100,000 |
| Johor | 4,100,000 |
| Kelantan | 3,960,000 |
| Sarawak | 2,940,000 |
| Perak ⭐ | 2,620,000 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 2,250,000 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 1,980,000 |
| Sabah | 1,950,000 |
| Penang | 1,810,000 |
| Pahang | 1,750,000 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 8,148.00 |
| Putrajaya | 2,347.00 |
| Penang | 1,727.00 |
| Perlis | 1,141.00 |
| Selangor | 876.00 |
| Perlis | 353.00 |
| Melaka | 273.41 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 237.00 |
| Johor | 213.00 |
| Melaka | 179.00 |
Perak is a state or region within Malaysia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Perak 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 Perak by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Malaysia 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 Perak 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 Perak.
Knowing the distance from Perak to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Malaysia. 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 Perak map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Perak 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 Perak 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 Perak below the states table, or compare all Malaysia 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 Malaysia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.