Bac Giang Province is located in the northeastern part of the country, being situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) to the east of Hanoi. The province lies in the Red River Delta and is bordered by Quang Ninh to the east, Lang Son to the north, Thai Nguyen and the urban district of Soc Son in the capital Hanoi to the west, and Bac Ninh and Hai Duong to the south.