How far are Bangladesh's cities from the sea?
Of the 5 cities in Bangladesh MapGO measured, Rangpur is the farthest from the sea (364 km (226 miles)) and Chattogram the closest (6.8 km (4.2 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangpur | Rangpur | 364 km (226 miles) | Far inland |
| Gazipur | Dhaka | 162 km (101 miles) | Inland |
| Dhaka | Dhaka | 138 km (86 miles) | Inland |
| Khulna | Khulna | 41 km (25 miles) | Near the coast |
| Chattogram | Chittagong | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Bangladesh is farthest from the sea?
Of the 5 cities measured, Rangpur is the farthest from the coast: 364 km (226 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Bangladesh is closest to the sea?
Chattogram, 6.8 km (4.2 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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