Current Date And Time In Thursday Island, Australia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
09:31:17 AEST
State: Queensland
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 2,805
District: Torres
Find cities, states and countries closest to Thursday Island in Queensland, 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 Thursday Island.
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 Thursday Island from our regional database:
| State / Region | Queensland |
| District | Torres |
| Total Population | 2,805 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -10.5826° N |
| Center Longitude | 142.2195° E |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population Rank in Queensland | #518 of 1058 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Agats | 446 | 718 | 388 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Alyangula | 452 | 727 | 393 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Ambunti | 442 | 711 | 384 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Aurukun | 194 | 313 | 169 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bade | 297 | 478 | 258 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bamaga | 24 | 39 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bayview Heights | 500 | 804 | 434 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bereina | 322 | 518 | 279 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Biboohra | 485 | 780 | 421 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Borroloola | 549 | 884 | 477 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Brinsmead | 495 | 797 | 430 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bulolo | 381 | 614 | 331 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bungalow | 499 | 803 | 433 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cairns | 499 | 802 | 433 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cairns City | 499 | 802 | 433 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Queensland (home state of Thursday Island), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Australian Capital Territory | 939 | 1,511 | 816 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Central Province | 955 | 1,537 | 829 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Choiseul Province | 1,372 | 2,209 | 1,192 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Christmas Island | 677 | 1,090 | 588 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 677 | 1,090 | 588 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 1,059 | 1,705 | 920 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 1,110 | 1,786 | 964 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Gulf Province | 1,066 | 1,716 | 926 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Honiara | 1,389 | 2,235 | 1,206 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Isabel Province | 1,416 | 2,279 | 1,230 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Thursday Island's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Timor Leste | 1,251 | 2,013 | 1,086 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Thursday Island. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Queensland, Australia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Island (You) | Queensland | 2,805 | — | — |
| Horn | Queensland | 567 | 7.3 | ESE |
| New Mapoon | Queensland | 573 | 36.4 | SSE |
| Bamaga | Queensland | 1,237 | 39.1 | SSE |
| Injinoo | Queensland | 584 | 52.9 | S |
| Daru | Western Province | 15,214 | 199.4 | NNE |
| Morehead | Western Province | 2,246 | 217.7 | NNW |
| Mission River | Queensland | 1,160 | 225.6 | S |
| Weipa | Queensland | 2,830 | 229.9 | S |
| Trunding | Queensland | 1,042 | 231.3 | S |
| Nanum | Queensland | 1,123 | 232.6 | S |
How does Thursday Island rank within Queensland? 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 Thursday Island appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 2,780,063 |
| Gold Coast | 640,778 |
| Sunshine Coast | 346,522 |
| Logan City | 345,098 |
| Townsville | 201,313 |
| Cairns | 153,075 |
| Toowoomba | 142,163 |
| Mackay | 121,691 |
| Caloundra | 96,305 |
| Rockhampton | 81,021 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 26,602.00 |
| Brisbane | 15,826.00 |
| Gold Coast | 1,402.00 |
| Ipswich | 1,090.00 |
| Wellesley Islands | 1,002.00 |
| Cairns | 488.10 |
| Townsville | 140.20 |
| Chinchilla | 72.20 |
| Stuart | 53.30 |
| Walkamin | 47.20 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Woolloongabba | 2,633.75 |
| Jindalee | 1,999.23 |
| Herston | 1,742.94 |
| Kenmore | 1,685.38 |
| Albany Creek | 1,568.89 |
| Townsville | 1,435.90 |
| Benowa | 1,365.91 |
| Springfield | 1,000.75 |
| Nambour | 770.60 |
| Gold Coast | 457.05 |
Horn Island Airport IATA: HID 8 km (5 mi) from Thursday Island |
Thursday Island sits inside Queensland, Australia and ranks #518 of 1058 cities in Queensland 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Thursday Island and the countries closest to Thursday Island 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Thursday Island, 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 Thursday Island at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Queensland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Thursday Island — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Thursday Island 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 Queensland by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Thursday Island 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.
It's the bearing from Thursday Island 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Thursday Island. 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 Queensland city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Thursday Island ranks #518 of 1058 cities in Queensland by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Thursday Island is Horn Island Airport (HID), about 8 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.