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Katherine South, Northern Territory, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Katherine South, Australia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:06:52 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 1,802
District: Katherine

📍 Cities Near To Katherine South


Find cities, states and countries closest to Katherine South in Northern Territory, Australia 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Katherine South.

📍 Katherine South 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 Katherine South from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Territory
DistrictKatherine
Total Population1,802
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-14.4678° N
Center Longitude132.2585° E
Elevation111 m (364 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30
Population Rank in Northern Territory#57 of 113
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abo Abo557 897 484
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Acacia Hills Acacia Hills138 223 120
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Alawa Alawa172 276 149
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Alyangula Alyangula282 454 245
East (E)
National Flag Of Anula Anula170 274 148
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bakewell Bakewell161 258 139
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Barique Barique572 920 497
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Batchelor Batchelor128 206 111
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Baukau Baukau571 918 495
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bees Creek Bees Creek153 247 133
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bellamack Bellamack160 257 139
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Berrimah Berrimah167 268 145
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Berry Springs Berry Springs148 238 128
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Beswick Beswick58 93 50
East (E)
National Flag Of Borroloola Borroloola292 469 253
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Katherine South


States and regions closest to Northern Territory (home state of Katherine South), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aileu Aileu878 1,414 763
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ainaro Ainaro865 1,391 751
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Baucau Baucau864 1,390 750
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bobonaro Bobonaro869 1,399 755
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island407 655 354
South (S)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands407 655 354
South (S)
National Flag Of Cova Lima Cova Lima858 1,381 745
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dili Municipality Dili Municipality888 1,429 771
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of East Nusa Tenggara East Nusa Tenggara1,072 1,725 931
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ermera Ermera883 1,421 767
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Katherine South


Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Katherine South's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,473 2,370 1,279
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste1,251 2,013 1,086
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Katherine South. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Territory, Australia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Katherine South (You)Northern Territory1,802
KatherineNorthern Territory5,9800.6ENE
Katherine EastNorthern Territory3,2422.9E
CossackNorthern Territory1,6719.1W
LansdowneNorthern Territory63214.5ENE
TindalNorthern Territory99314.8ESE
BeswickNorthern Territory54892.7E
MatarankaNorthern Territory890100.3ESE
Douglas-DalyNorthern Territory527122.8NW
KakaduNorthern Territory872179.3N
BatchelorNorthern Territory661206.0NW

🏆 Northern Territory City Rankings

How does Katherine South rank within Northern Territory? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Katherine South appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Darwin139,902
Palmerston33,695
Alice Springs25,186
Howard Springs6,852
Katherine5,980
Karama4,894
Leanyer4,557
Kununurra4,515
Humpty Doo4,442
Larrakeyah4,245

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kununurra2,172.50
Wyndham936.10
Katherine336.67
Alice Springs149.00
Yulara103.10
Palmerston52.90
Darwin40.63
Larapinta14.50
Yirrkala8.90
Nhulunbuy7.12

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Darwin3,443.32
Karama2,330.48
Braitling2,015.33
Alawa1,749.17
Gillen1,680.40
Palmerston636.96
Alyangula567.14
Nhulunbuy470.51
Alice Springs city centre456.43
Alice Springs169.03
✈️ Nearest Airport
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
IATA: DRW
273 km (169 mi) from Katherine South
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
📊 Compare Northern Territory Cities
Katherine South ranks #57 of 113 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Katherine South? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Katherine South Sits on the Map

Katherine South sits inside Northern Territory, Australia and ranks #57 of 113 cities in Northern Territory by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Katherine South to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Katherine South outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Katherine South and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Katherine South against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Territory city rankings

🌎 Beyond Katherine South: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Katherine South and the countries closest to Katherine South by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Katherine South, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Katherine South at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Katherine South

If you're stringing together stops in Northern Territory, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Katherine South — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Katherine South MapView the Katherine South map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Katherine South Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Northern Territory OverviewExplore the Northern Territory state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Australia Country DataGet complete Australia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Katherine South

Which cities are closest to Katherine South?

See the Cities Near To Katherine South table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Northern Territory by population and density.

How is the distance from Katherine South to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Katherine South and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Katherine South map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Katherine South will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Katherine South to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Katherine South?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Katherine South. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Northern Territory city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Katherine South compare in size to the cities near it?

Katherine South ranks #57 of 113 cities in Northern Territory by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Katherine South?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Katherine South is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), about 273 km (169 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.