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West Arnhem, Northern Territory, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In West Arnhem, Australia

Friday, 14 August 2026
15:58:56 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 754
District: West Arnhem

📍 Cities Near To West Arnhem


Find cities, states and countries closest to West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem.

📍 West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Territory
DistrictWest Arnhem
Total Population754
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-12.2352° N
Center Longitude134.0603° E
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30
Population Rank in Northern Territory#88 of 113
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acacia Hills Acacia Hills202 325 175
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Alawa Alawa215 347 187
West (W)
National Flag Of Alyangula Alyangula194 313 169
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Anula Anula214 345 186
West (W)
National Flag Of Bade Bade514 827 446
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bakewell Bakewell208 334 180
West (W)
National Flag Of Batchelor Batchelor212 341 184
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bees Creek Bees Creek204 328 177
West (W)
National Flag Of Bellamack Bellamack209 336 181
West (W)
National Flag Of Berrimah Berrimah212 341 184
West (W)
National Flag Of Berry Springs Berry Springs208 335 181
West (W)
National Flag Of Beswick Beswick173 278 150
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Borroloola Borroloola305 490 265
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Brinkin Brinkin216 347 187
West (W)
National Flag Of Coconut Grove Coconut Grove217 349 188
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To West Arnhem


States and regions closest to Northern Territory (home state of West Arnhem), 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 West Arnhem


Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from West Arnhem'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 West Arnhem. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Territory, Australia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
West Arnhem (You)Northern Territory754
ManingridaNorthern Territory2,32527.7NE
MilingimbiNorthern Territory1,27994.5E
RaminginingNorthern Territory88095.3E
GunbalanyaNorthern Territory1,121110.1W
JabiruNorthern Territory1,540141.5WSW
GaliwinkuNorthern Territory2,182165.2E
KakaduNorthern Territory872186.0WSW
GapuwiyakNorthern Territory919192.4E
BeswickNorthern Territory548277.8SSW
MarrakaiNorthern Territory568285.9WSW

🏆 Northern Territory City Rankings

How does West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem 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
Maningrida Airport
IATA: MNG
27 km (17 mi) from West Arnhem
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
West Arnhem ranks #88 of 113 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to West Arnhem? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where West Arnhem Sits on the Map

West Arnhem sits inside Northern Territory, Australia and ranks #88 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 West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack West Arnhem against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Territory city rankings

🌎 Beyond West Arnhem: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to West Arnhem and the countries closest to West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem, 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 West Arnhem at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through West Arnhem

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 West Arnhem MapView the West Arnhem map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem

Which cities are closest to West Arnhem?

See the Cities Near To West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem 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 West Arnhem?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of West Arnhem. 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 West Arnhem compare in size to the cities near it?

West Arnhem ranks #88 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 West Arnhem?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to West Arnhem is Maningrida Airport (MNG), about 27 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.