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Western Province, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Flag

Current Date And Time In Western Province, Sri Lanka

Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:56:44 SLST
Capital: Colombo
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 5,991,000
Area: 3,684.00 km²
State Code: 1

States Near To Western Province


Find states and regions closest to Western 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

📍 Western Province 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 Western Province from our regional database:

Capital CityColombo
Total Population5,991,000
Land Area3,684 km²
Population Density1,615.17 / km²
Center Latitude6.9016° N
Center Longitude80.0088° E
Average Elevation20 m (65 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sabaragamuwa Province Sabaragamuwa Province27 mi43 km23 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province55 mi88 km47 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Southern Province Southern Province59 mi95 km51 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of North Western Province North Western Province60 mi97 km52 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Uva Province Uva Province91 mi147 km79 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of North Central Province North Central Province99 mi160 km86 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province115 mi185 km100 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province138 mi223 km120 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu306 mi493 km266 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kerala Kerala322 mi518 km280 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Western Province


Explore countries nearest to Western Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Province 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 Maldives Maldives611 mi984 km531 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of India India887 mi1,428 km770 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory1,158 mi1,863 km1,005 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh1,263 mi2,033 km1,097 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,401 mi2,254 km1,216 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Western Province (You)Sri Lanka5,991,0003,6841,615.17
Sabaragamuwa ProvinceSri Lanka1,995,0004,902401.69
Central ProvinceSri Lanka2,619,0005,674461.61
Southern ProvinceSri Lanka2,565,0005,444462.66
North Western ProvinceSri Lanka2,517,0007,888319.10
Uva ProvinceSri Lanka1,309,0008,488237.76
North Central ProvinceSri Lanka1,324,00010,472126.43
Eastern ProvinceSri Lanka1,609,0009,996160.98
Northern ProvinceSri Lanka1,092,0008,884122.93
Tamil NaduIndia72,147,030130,058258.64
KeralaIndia33,406,06138,863236.26

🏆 Sri Lanka State Rankings

How does Western 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 Western Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

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 – Western Province, Sri Lanka

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Western Province is a state or region within Sri Lanka in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western 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.

📏 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 Western Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Western Province 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 Sri Lanka — see Sri Lanka state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Western Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Western 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Western 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 Western Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Western 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Western Province

How is the distance from Western Province 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 Western Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Western Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Western 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.

Which states are closest to Western Province in Sri Lanka?

See the States Near To Western 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 Western Province below the states table, or compare all Sri Lanka states by area, population and density.

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

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.