
Find states and regions closest to Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sakon Nakhon |
| Total Population | 1,141,000 |
| Land Area | 9,606 km² |
| Population Density | 60.83 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 17.1664° N |
| Center Longitude | 104.1486° E |
| Average Elevation | 170 m (557 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +07:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Nakhon Phanom | 32 mi | 52 km | 28 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Mukdahan | 57 mi | 91 km | 49 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Kalasin | 66 mi | 106 km | 57 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Khammouane Province | 78 mi | 125 km | 68 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Bueng Kan | 80 mi | 129 km | 70 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Maha Sarakham | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Udon Thani | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Bolikhamsai | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Roi Et | 92 mi | 147 km | 80 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Yasothon | 95 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sakon Nakhon by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon. 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) |
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| Sakon Nakhon (You) | Thailand | 1,141,000 | 9,606 | 60.83 |
| Nakhon Phanom | Thailand | 716,000 | 5,513 | 54.65 |
| Mukdahan | Thailand | 354,000 | 4,340 | 44.06 |
| Kalasin | Thailand | 986,000 | 6,947 | 77.44 |
| Khammouane Province | Laos | 433,570 | 16,315 | 12.19 |
| Bueng Kan | Thailand | 424,091 | 4,305 | 52.71 |
| Maha Sarakham | Thailand | 959,000 | 5,292 | 93.19 |
| Udon Thani | Thailand | 1,570,000 | 11,730 | 62.53 |
| Bolikhamsai | Laos | 315,956 | 14,863 | 8.64 |
| Roi Et | Thailand | 1,300,000 | 8,299 | 94.21 |
| Yasothon | Thailand | 535,000 | 4,162 | 50.85 |
How does Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon 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 |
Sakon Nakhon is a state or region within Thailand in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon.
Knowing the distance from Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon 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.
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