Current Date And Time In Phuket, Thailand
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
21:47:05 ICT
Capital: Phuket
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 417,000
Area: 543.03 km²
State Code: PH
Find states and regions closest to Phuket in Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thailand
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 Phuket from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Krabi | 40 mi | 64 km | 35 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Phang Nga | 47 mi | 75 km | 40 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Trang | 93 mi | 150 km | 81 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Surat Thani | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 116 mi | 186 km | 100 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Phatthalung | 122 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Ranong province | 142 mi | 229 km | 124 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Satun | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Perlis | 164 mi | 264 km | 143 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Songkhla | 165 mi | 265 km | 143 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Phuket by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Phuket supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Phuket. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket (You) | Thailand | 417,000 | 543 | 429.51 |
| Krabi | Thailand | 472,000 | 4,709 | 44.01 |
| Phang Nga | Thailand | 268,240 | 4,171 | 15.80 |
| Trang | Thailand | 642,000 | 4,918 | 68.85 |
| Surat Thani | Thailand | 1,040,000 | 12,891 | 35.87 |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thailand | 1,556,000 | 9,943 | 75.59 |
| Phatthalung | Thailand | 517,000 | 3,424 | 81.84 |
| Ranong province | Thailand | 191,868 | 3,298 | 17.79 |
| Satun | Thailand | 315,000 | 2,479 | 35.26 |
| Perlis | Malaysia | 290,000 | 821 | 353.00 |
| Songkhla | Thailand | 1,431,000 | 7,394 | 65.92 |
How does Phuket rank within Thailand? 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 Phuket appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Bangkok | 10,899,000 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 2,634,000 |
| Ubon Ratchathani | 1,876,000 |
| Khon Kaen | 1,797,000 |
| Chiang Mai | 1,785,000 |
| Chon Buri | 1,727,000 |
| Buriram | 1,595,747 |
| Udon Thani | 1,570,000 |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 1,556,000 |
| Si Sa Ket | 1,452,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | 22,311 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 20,494 |
| Kanchanaburi | 19,483 |
| Tak | 16,407 |
| Ubon Ratchathani | 15,745 |
| Surat Thani | 12,891 |
| Chaiyaphum | 12,778 |
| Mae Hong Son | 12,681 |
| Phetchabun | 12,668 |
| Lampang | 12,534 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Bangkok | 3,110.12 |
| Nonthaburi | 1,087.50 |
| Samut Prakan | 949.00 |
| Pathum Thani | 475.75 |
| Phuket ⭐ | 429.51 |
| Samut Sakhon | 417.59 |
| Nakhon Pathom | 271.98 |
| Samut Songkhram | 249.04 |
| Pattani | 213.14 |
| Ang Thong | 199.60 |
Phuket is a state or region within Thailand in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Phuket 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 Phuket by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Thailand 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 Phuket 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 Phuket.
Knowing the distance from Phuket to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Thailand. 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 Phuket map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Phuket 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 Phuket 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 Phuket below the states table, or compare all Thailand 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 Thailand state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
