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Yangon, Myanmar – Myanmar Flag

Current Date And Time In Yangon, Myanmar

Sunday, 28 June 2026
02:01:36 MMT
Capital: Yangon
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 7,355,075
Area: 10,276.71 km²
State Code: YA

States Near To Yangon


Find states and regions closest to Yangon 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

📍 Yangon 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 Yangon from our regional database:

Capital CityYangon
Total Population7,355,075
Land Area10,277 km²
Population Density45.62 / km²
Center Latitude16.8409° N
Center Longitude96.1735° E
Average Elevation5 m (16 ft)
UTC Time Zone+06:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ayeyarwady Ayeyarwady64 mi103 km56 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bago Region Bago Region103 mi166 km90 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Mon Mon108 mi173 km93 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kayin State Kayin State118 mi190 km103 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Kayah State Kayah State180 mi290 km157 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tak Tak188 mi302 km163 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Nay Pyi Taw Nay Pyi Taw202 mi325 km175 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Mae Hong Son Mae Hong Son207 mi333 km180 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kamphaeng Phet Kamphaeng Phet217 mi349 km188 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lamphun Lamphun221 mi356 km192 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Yangon


Explore countries nearest to Yangon by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Yangon 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 Bangladesh Bangladesh377 mi607 km327 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos445 mi717 km387 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan519 mi836 km451 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Thailand Thailand532 mi856 km462 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal864 mi1,391 km750 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Yangon (You)Myanmar7,355,07510,27745.62
AyeyarwadyMyanmar6,184,82935,03293.50
Bago RegionMyanmar5,728,70939,40468.56
MonMyanmar2,054,39312,29742.95
Kayin StateMyanmar1,594,14630,38311.92
Kayah StateMyanmar400,00011,73220.18
TakThailand539,00016,40715.55
Nay Pyi TawMyanmar1,160,0007,054106.98
Mae Hong SonThailand247,00012,6817.85
Kamphaeng PhetThailand720,0008,60751.12
LamphunThailand404,0004,50642.39

🏆 Myanmar State Rankings

How does Yangon 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 Yangon appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Yangon ⭐7,355,075
Ayeyarwady6,184,829
Mandalay Region6,145,588
Shan State5,815,384
Bago Region5,728,709
Sagaing Region5,320,299
Magway3,917,055
Rakhine3,118,963
Mon2,054,393
Kachin State1,689,654

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Shan State155,801
Sagaing Region93,702
Kachin State89,041
Magway44,821
Tanintharyi Region43,345
Bago Region39,404
Rakhine36,778
Chin State36,019
Ayeyarwady35,032
Mandalay Region30,888

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Nay Pyi Taw106.98
Ayeyarwady93.50
Mandalay Region69.15
Bago Region68.56
Yangon ⭐45.62
Mon42.95
Magway40.08
Sagaing Region23.87
Rakhine22.39
Kayah State20.18
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 – Yangon, Myanmar

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Yangon 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 Myanmar — see Myanmar state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Yangon

This page also lists countries nearest to Yangon 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Yangon 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Yangon

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

What does the compass direction from Yangon mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Yangon 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 Yangon in Myanmar?

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

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

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.