Current Date And Time In Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
23:52:09 SLST
Capital: Trincomalee
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 1,609,000
Area: 9,996.00 km²
State Code: 5
Find states and regions closest to Eastern Province in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka
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 Eastern Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Trincomalee |
| Total Population | 1,609,000 |
| Land Area | 9,996 km² |
| Population Density | 160.98 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 7.7853° N |
| Center Longitude | 81.4279° E |
| Average Elevation | 29 m (96 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central Province | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| North Central Province | 61 mi | 99 km | 53 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Uva Province | 65 mi | 105 km | 57 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| North Western Province | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Sabaragamuwa Province | 103 mi | 165 km | 89 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Province | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 115 mi | 185 km | 100 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 123 mi | 198 km | 107 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Tamil Nadu | 298 mi | 480 km | 259 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Puducherry | 308 mi | 495 km | 267 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Eastern Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Eastern Province 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 | ||
| Maldives | 611 mi | 984 km | 531 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| India | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 770 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 1,158 mi | 1,863 km | 1,005 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bangladesh | 1,263 mi | 2,033 km | 1,097 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Myanmar | 1,401 mi | 2,254 km | 1,216 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Eastern Province. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Province (You) | Sri Lanka | 1,609,000 | 9,996 | 160.98 |
| Central Province | Sri Lanka | 2,619,000 | 5,674 | 461.61 |
| North Central Province | Sri Lanka | 1,324,000 | 10,472 | 126.43 |
| Uva Province | Sri Lanka | 1,309,000 | 8,488 | 237.76 |
| North Western Province | Sri Lanka | 2,517,000 | 7,888 | 319.10 |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | Sri Lanka | 1,995,000 | 4,902 | 401.69 |
| Northern Province | Sri Lanka | 1,092,000 | 8,884 | 122.93 |
| Western Province | Sri Lanka | 5,991,000 | 3,684 | 1,615.17 |
| Southern Province | Sri Lanka | 2,565,000 | 5,444 | 462.66 |
| Tamil Nadu | India | 72,147,030 | 130,058 | 258.64 |
| Puducherry | India | 1,247,953 | 492 | 2.52 |
How does Eastern Province rank within Sri Lanka? 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 Eastern Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Western Province | 5,991,000 |
| Central Province | 2,619,000 |
| Southern Province | 2,565,000 |
| North Western Province | 2,517,000 |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | 1,995,000 |
| Eastern Province ⭐ | 1,609,000 |
| North Central Province | 1,324,000 |
| Uva Province | 1,309,000 |
| Northern Province | 1,092,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| North Central Province | 10,472 |
| Eastern Province ⭐ | 9,996 |
| Northern Province | 8,884 |
| Uva Province | 8,488 |
| North Western Province | 7,888 |
| Central Province | 5,674 |
| Southern Province | 5,444 |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | 4,902 |
| Western Province | 3,684 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Western Province | 1,615.17 |
| Southern Province | 462.66 |
| Central Province | 461.61 |
| Sabaragamuwa Province | 401.69 |
| North Western Province | 319.10 |
| Uva Province | 237.76 |
| Eastern Province ⭐ | 160.98 |
| North Central Province | 126.43 |
| Northern Province | 122.93 |
Eastern Province is a state or region within Sri Lanka in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Eastern Province 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 Eastern Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Sri Lanka 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 Eastern Province 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 Eastern Province.
Knowing the distance from Eastern Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Sri Lanka. 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 Eastern Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Eastern Province 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 Eastern Province 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 Eastern Province below the states table, or compare all Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.