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Sơn La Province, Vietnam – Vietnam Flag

Current Date And Time In Sơn La Province, Vietnam

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
18:49:30 ICT
Capital: Sơn La
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Area: 14,109.82 km²

States Near To Sơn La Province


Find states and regions closest to Sơn La Province 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

📍 Sơn La 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 Sơn La Province from our regional database:

Capital CitySơn La
Total Population
Land Area14,110 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude21.1725° N
Center Longitude104.0072° E
Average Elevation775 m (2,542 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Houaphan Houaphan59 mi95 km51 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Điện Biên Province Điện Biên Province74 mi119 km64 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Phu Tho Phu Tho81 mi130 km70 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lao Cai Lao Cai91 mi146 km79 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Lai Châu Province Lai Châu Province95 mi152 km82 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tuyen Quang Tuyen Quang109 mi175 km94 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Xiangkhoang Xiangkhoang114 mi184 km99 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Khouèng Phôngsali Khouèng Phôngsali116 mi187 km101 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Luang Prabang Province Luang Prabang Province118 mi190 km102 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hanoi Hanoi118 mi190 km103 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Sơn La Province


Explore countries nearest to Sơn La Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sơn La 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 Cambodia Cambodia244 mi392 km212 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Thailand Thailand502 mi808 km436 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos553 mi891 km481 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao660 mi1,062 km573 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong689 mi1,109 km598 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sơn La 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)
Sơn La Province (You)Vietnam14,110
HouaphanLaos310,97616,5009.35
Điện Biên ProvinceVietnam9,540
Lai Châu ProvinceVietnam9,069
XiangkhoangLaos16,358
Luang Prabang ProvinceLaos16,875
PhôngsaliLaos16,925
Thanh Hóa ProvinceVietnam11,115
OudômxaiLaos15,370
Nghệ An ProvinceVietnam16,486
XaisombounLaos8,300

🏆 Vietnam State Rankings

How does Sơn La Province 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 Sơn La Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Sơn La Province, Vietnam

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Sơn La Province is a state or region within Vietnam in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sơn La 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 Sơn La Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Sơn La 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 Vietnam — see Vietnam state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Sơn La Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Sơn La Province 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Sơn La Province 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Sơn La Province

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

What does the compass direction from Sơn La Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Sơn La 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 Sơn La Province in Vietnam?

See the States Near To Sơn La 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 Sơn La Province below the states table, or compare all Vietnam states by area, population and density.

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

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.