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Sipirok, North Sumatra, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Sipirok, Indonesia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:57:31 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: South Tapanuli Regency

📍 Cities Near To Sipirok


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sipirok in North Sumatra, Indonesia 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 Sipirok.

📍 Sipirok 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 Sipirok from our regional database:

State / RegionNorth Sumatra
DistrictSouth Tapanuli Regency
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude1.6025° N
Center Longitude99.2738° E
Elevation926 m (3,038 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aek Kanopan Aek Kanopan72 116 62
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Air Bangis Air Bangis97 156 84
South (S)
National Flag Of Ambarita Ambarita81 130 70
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bagan Hilir Bagan Hilir113 182 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bagan Hulu Baru Bagan Hulu Baru112 181 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bagan Si Api-api Bagan Si Api-api113 181 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Balige Balige52 84 46
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bandar Bandar45 73 39
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Barus Barus67 107 58
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Batangtoru Batangtoru17 27 14
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Berastagi Berastagi122 196 106
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Binanga Binanga37 60 32
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bintang Bintang113 181 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dalududalu Dalududalu76 122 66
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Danauparis Danauparis99 160 86
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Sipirok


States and regions closest to North Sumatra (home state of Sipirok), 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 Aceh Aceh263 423 228
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Johor Johor264 424 229
East (E)
National Flag Of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur163 263 142
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka194 313 169
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka187 301 162
East (E)
National Flag Of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan280 451 243
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang314 506 273
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pahang Pahang237 382 206
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Penang Penang227 365 197
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Perak Perak205 330 178
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Sipirok


Countries bordering or closest to Indonesia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sipirok'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 Brunei Brunei372 599 323
North (N)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,107 1,782 962
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island875 1,407 759
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,408 2,266 1,223
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia894 1,439 776
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Philippines Philippines1,087 1,749 944
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore713 1,148 619
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Thailand Thailand1,450 2,334 1,259
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste986 1,586 856
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam1,096 1,764 952
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sipirok. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sipirok (You)North Sumatra
PadangsidempuanNorth Sumatra236,21724.8S
BatangtoruNorth Sumatra26.7WSW
SarullaNorth Sumatra27.1NW
SipagimbarNorth Sumatra27.6NNE
Gunung TuaNorth Sumatra40.4ESE
PintupadangNorth Sumatra41.1S
SipiongotNorth Sumatra50.4ENE
PandanNorth Sumatra51.0W
SampuranNorth Sumatra56.6NW
SibolgaNorth Sumatra91,26556.8WNW

🏆 North Sumatra City Rankings

How does Sipirok rank within North Sumatra? 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 Sipirok appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Medan2,435,252
Percut311,063
Binjai279,302
Pematangsiantar274,838
Padangsidempuan236,217
Tanjungbalai183,170
Sunggal157,914
Perbaungan157,174
Kisaran141,915
Gunungsitoli136,707

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Gunungsitoli280.80
Medan265.10
Padangsidempuan114.65
Binjai90.24
Pematangsiantar79.97
Kisaran62.98
Tanjungbalai60.52
Sibolga10.77
Deli Tua9.32

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Medan9,186.16
Sibolga8,474.00
Pematangsiantar3,436.76
Binjai3,095.10
Tanjungbalai3,026.60
Deli Tua2,997.85
Kisaran2,253.33
Padangsidempuan2,060.33
Gunungsitoli486.85
✈️ Nearest Airport
Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
IATA: FLZ
43 km (27 mi) from Sipirok
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

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

📍 Where Sipirok Sits on the Map

Sipirok sits inside North Sumatra, Indonesia. 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 Sipirok 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 Sipirok 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 Sipirok and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sipirok against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and North Sumatra city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sipirok: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sipirok, 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 Sipirok at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sipirok

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sipirok

Which cities are closest to Sipirok?

See the Cities Near To Sipirok 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 North Sumatra by population and density.

How is the distance from Sipirok to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sipirok. 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 North Sumatra city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sipirok?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sipirok is Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ), about 43 km (27 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.