Current Date And Time In Lao Cai, Vietnam
Thursday, 30 July 2026
00:26:07 ICT
National Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Find states and regions closest to Lao Cai in Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam
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 Lao Cai from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 22.4896° N |
| Center Longitude | 104.0188° E |
| Average Elevation | 377 m (1,239 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +07:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Lai Châu Province | 49 mi | 79 km | 43 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Điện Biên Province | 76 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Tuyen Quang | 86 mi | 138 km | 74 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Sơn La Province | 91 mi | 146 km | 79 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Phu Tho | 107 mi | 172 km | 93 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Khouèng Phôngsali | 129 mi | 207 km | 112 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Phôngsali | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Thai Nguyen | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Cao Bằng Province | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Houaphan | 150 mi | 241 km | 130 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Lao Cai by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lao Cai 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 | ||
| Cambodia | 244 mi | 392 km | 212 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Thailand | 502 mi | 808 km | 436 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Laos | 553 mi | 891 km | 481 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 660 mi | 1,062 km | 573 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Hong Kong | 689 mi | 1,109 km | 598 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lao Cai. 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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| Lao Cai (You) | Vietnam | — | — | — |
| Lai Châu Province | Vietnam | — | 9,069 | — |
| Điện Biên Province | Vietnam | — | 9,540 | — |
| Sơn La Province | Vietnam | — | 14,110 | — |
| Phôngsali | Laos | — | 16,925 | — |
| Cao Bằng Province | Vietnam | — | 6,700 | — |
| Houaphan | Laos | 310,976 | 16,500 | 9.35 |
| Lạng Sơn Province | Vietnam | — | 8,310 | — |
| Oudômxai | Laos | — | 15,370 | — |
| Luang Prabang Province | Laos | — | 16,875 | — |
| Yunnan | China | — | 394,100 | — |
How does Lao Cai rank within Vietnam? 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 Lao Cai appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Nghệ An Province | 16,486 |
| Sơn La Province | 14,110 |
| Thanh Hóa Province | 11,115 |
| Điện Biên Province | 9,540 |
| Lai Châu Province | 9,069 |
| Lạng Sơn Province | 8,310 |
| Cao Bằng Province | 6,700 |
| Quảng Ninh | 6,208 |
| Hà Tĩnh Province | 5,991 |
| Thừa Thiên Huế Province | 4,947 |
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Lao Cai is a state or region within Vietnam in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Vietnam 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 Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai.
Knowing the distance from Lao Cai to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Vietnam. 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 Lao Cai map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai below the states table, or compare all Vietnam 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 Vietnam state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.