Find cities, states and countries closest to Port-aux-Français in Kerguelen, French Southern Territories 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 Port-aux-Français.
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 Port-aux-Français from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kerguelen |
| Total Population | 45 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -49.3492° N |
| Center Longitude | 70.2194° E |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | — |
| Population Rank in Kerguelen | #1 of 1 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Amboasary | 2,113 | 3,400 | 1,835 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Amboasary | 2,168 | 3,489 | 1,883 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ambovombe | 2,114 | 3,402 | 1,836 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ampanihy | 2,187 | 3,519 | 1,899 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bekily | 2,196 | 3,533 | 1,907 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Beloha | 2,149 | 3,458 | 1,866 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Beteza | 2,188 | 3,522 | 1,900 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Jafaro | 2,148 | 3,457 | 1,865 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kopoky | 2,142 | 3,447 | 1,860 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tôlanaro | 2,093 | 3,369 | 1,818 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tranovaho | 2,144 | 3,450 | 1,862 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tsiombe | 2,126 | 3,422 | 1,847 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kerguelen (home state of Port-aux-Français), 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 | ||
| Crozet | 834 | 1,341 | 724 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Saint-Paul-et-Amsterdam | 894 | 1,439 | 776 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Terre-Adélie | 8 | 14 | 7 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to French Southern Territories, with aerial distance and compass direction from Port-aux-Français'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 | ||
| Heard Island and McDonald Islands | 318 | 512 | 276 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ | |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Port-aux-Français. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kerguelen, French Southern Territories.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Port-aux-Français (You) | Kerguelen | 45 | — | — |
| Tôlanaro | Anosy | 71,258 | 3,368.9 | NW |
| Amboasary | Anosy | 48,705 | 3,399.9 | NW |
| Ambovombe | Androy | 69,265 | 3,401.6 | NW |
| Tsiombe | Androy | 29,825 | 3,422.2 | NW |
| Kopoky | Androy | 15,000 | 3,446.8 | NW |
| Tranovaho | Androy | 13,000 | 3,450.0 | NW |
| Jafaro | Androy | 22,000 | 3,456.6 | NW |
| Beloha | Androy | 23,021 | 3,458.0 | NW |
| Amboasary | Anosy | — | 3,489.1 | NW |
| Ampanihy | Atsimo-Andrefana | 40,244 | 3,518.9 | NW |
How does Port-aux-Français rank within Kerguelen? 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 Port-aux-Français appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Port-aux-Français ⭐ | 45 |
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Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport IATA: RRG 3,347 km (2,080 mi) from Port-aux-Français |
Port-aux-Français sits inside Kerguelen, French Southern Territories and ranks #1 of 1 cities in Kerguelen 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 Port-aux-Français and the countries closest to Port-aux-Français by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near French Southern Territories. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Antarctica.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Port-aux-Français, 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 Port-aux-Français at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kerguelen, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Port-aux-Français — 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 Port-aux-Français 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 Kerguelen by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Port-aux-Français 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 Port-aux-Français 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 Port-aux-Français 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 Port-aux-Français 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 Port-aux-Français. 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 Kerguelen city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Port-aux-Français ranks #1 of 1 cities in Kerguelen 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 Port-aux-Français is Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport (RRG), about 3,347 km (2,080 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.