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Selangor, Malaysia – Malaysia Flag

Current Date And Time In Selangor, Malaysia

Sunday, 21 June 2026
21:26:42 MYT
Capital: Shah Alam
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 7,100,000
Area: 8,104.00 km²
State Code: SGR

States Near To Selangor


Find states and regions closest to Selangor 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

📍 Selangor 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 Selangor from our regional database:

Capital CityShah Alam
Total Population7,100,000
Land Area8,104 km²
Population Density876.00 / km²
Center Latitude3.5092° N
Center Longitude101.5248° E
Average Elevation62 m (204 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur28 mi46 km25 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Putrajaya Putrajaya42 mi68 km36 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka67 mi108 km58 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang71 mi114 km61 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Perak Perak103 mi165 km89 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka104 mi167 km90 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sabah Sabah114 mi183 km99 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Terengganu Terengganu133 mi214 km115 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Penang Penang141 mi227 km122 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang149 mi240 km129 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Selangor


Explore countries nearest to Selangor by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Selangor 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 Singapore Singapore235 mi378 km204 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia613 mi986 km532 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam804 mi1,295 km699 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Thailand Thailand808 mi1,301 km702 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei879 mi1,414 km763 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Selangor (You)Malaysia7,100,0008,104876.00
Kuala LumpurMalaysia1,980,0002438,148.00
PutrajayaMalaysia115,000492,347.00
MelakaMalaysia1,200,0001,720179.00
PahangMalaysia1,750,00035,96549.00
PerakMalaysia2,620,00021,035125.00
MelakaMalaysia932,7001,720273.41
SabahMalaysia1,950,00076,115129.00
TerengganuMalaysia12,955
PenangMalaysia1,810,0001,0311,727.00
PahangMalaysia1,350,00035,964104.00

🏆 Malaysia State Rankings

How does Selangor 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 Selangor appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Selangor ⭐7,100,000
Johor4,100,000
Kelantan3,960,000
Sarawak2,940,000
Perak2,620,000
Negeri Sembilan2,250,000
Kuala Lumpur1,980,000
Sabah1,950,000
Penang1,810,000
Pahang1,750,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Sarawak124,450
Sabah76,115
Pahang35,965
Pahang35,964
Perak21,035
Johor19,210
Kelantan15,099
Terengganu12,955
Kedah9,427
Selangor ⭐8,104

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kuala Lumpur8,148.00
Putrajaya2,347.00
Penang1,727.00
Perlis1,141.00
Selangor ⭐876.00
Perlis353.00
Melaka273.41
Negeri Sembilan237.00
Johor213.00
Melaka179.00
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 – Selangor, Malaysia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Selangor 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 Malaysia — see Malaysia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Selangor

This page also lists countries nearest to Selangor 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Selangor 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Selangor

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

What does the compass direction from Selangor mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Selangor 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 Selangor in Malaysia?

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

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

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.

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