Current Date And Time In Shan State, Myanmar
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:29:02 MMT
Capital: Taunggyi
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 5,815,384
Area: 155,801.00 km²
State Code: SH
Find states and regions closest to Shan State in Myanmar 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 Myanmar 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 Myanmar
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 Shan State from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mandalay Region | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Chiang Rai | 184 mi | 295 km | 159 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Mae Hong Son | 189 mi | 305 km | 164 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kayah State | 202 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bokeo | 205 mi | 330 km | 178 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Nay Pyi Taw | 206 mi | 331 km | 179 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Loungnamtha | 209 mi | 337 km | 182 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Phayao | 229 mi | 368 km | 199 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Chiang Mai | 231 mi | 372 km | 201 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Sagaing Region | 240 mi | 386 km | 208 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Shan State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shan State 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 | ||
| Bangladesh | 377 mi | 607 km | 327 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Laos | 445 mi | 717 km | 387 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Bhutan | 519 mi | 836 km | 451 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Thailand | 532 mi | 856 km | 462 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Nepal | 864 mi | 1,391 km | 750 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shan State. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shan State (You) | Myanmar | 5,815,384 | 155,801 | 19.35 |
| Mandalay Region | Myanmar | 6,145,588 | 30,888 | 69.15 |
| Chiang Rai | Thailand | 1,299,000 | 11,678 | 56.50 |
| Mae Hong Son | Thailand | 247,000 | 12,681 | 7.85 |
| Kayah State | Myanmar | 400,000 | 11,732 | 20.18 |
| Bokeo | Laos | 203,468 | 6,196 | 26.02 |
| Nay Pyi Taw | Myanmar | 1,160,000 | 7,054 | 106.98 |
| Loungnamtha | Laos | — | 9,325 | — |
| Phayao | Thailand | 471,000 | 6,335 | 42.79 |
| Chiang Mai | Thailand | 1,785,000 | 22,311 | 33.25 |
| Sagaing Region | Myanmar | 5,320,299 | 93,702 | 23.87 |
How does Shan State rank within Myanmar? 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 Shan State appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Yangon | 7,355,075 |
| Ayeyarwady | 6,184,829 |
| Mandalay Region | 6,145,588 |
| Shan State ⭐ | 5,815,384 |
| Bago Region | 5,728,709 |
| Sagaing Region | 5,320,299 |
| Magway | 3,917,055 |
| Rakhine | 3,118,963 |
| Mon | 2,054,393 |
| Kachin State | 1,689,654 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Shan State ⭐ | 155,801 |
| Sagaing Region | 93,702 |
| Kachin State | 89,041 |
| Magway | 44,821 |
| Tanintharyi Region | 43,345 |
| Bago Region | 39,404 |
| Rakhine | 36,778 |
| Chin State | 36,019 |
| Ayeyarwady | 35,032 |
| Mandalay Region | 30,888 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Nay Pyi Taw | 106.98 |
| Ayeyarwady | 93.50 |
| Mandalay Region | 69.15 |
| Bago Region | 68.56 |
| Yangon | 45.62 |
| Mon | 42.95 |
| Magway | 40.08 |
| Sagaing Region | 23.87 |
| Rakhine | 22.39 |
| Kayah State | 20.18 |
Shan State is a state or region within Myanmar in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shan State 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 Shan State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Myanmar 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 Shan State 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 Shan State.
Knowing the distance from Shan State to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Myanmar. 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 Shan State map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Shan State 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 Shan State 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 Shan State below the states table, or compare all Myanmar 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 Myanmar state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.