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Serui, Papua, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Serui, Indonesia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:44:50 WIB
State: Papua
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 13,568
District: Kabupaten Kepulauan Yapen

📍 Cities Near To Serui


Find cities, states and countries closest to Serui in Papua, 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 Serui.

📍 Serui 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 Serui from our regional database:

State / RegionPapua
DistrictKabupaten Kepulauan Yapen
Total Population13,568
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-1.8802° N
Center Longitude136.2426° E
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
Population Rank in Papua#7 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ansus Ansus32 51 27
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Barapas Barapas57 91 49
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Biak Biak50 80 43
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bosnik Bosnik50 80 43
North (N)
National Flag Of Botawa Botawa27 43 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Insrom Insrom53 85 46
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kameri Kameri117 188 102
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Korem Korem69 111 60
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Korido Korido81 131 70
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kwantisore Kwantisore133 214 115
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nabire Nabire114 184 99
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sorendiweri Sorendiweri87 139 75
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Sumberbaba Sumberbaba36 58 31
East (E)
National Flag Of Trimuris Trimuris110 177 96
East (E)
National Flag Of Wardo Wardo63 101 55
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Serui


States and regions closest to Papua (home state of Serui), 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 Central Papua Central Papua156 251 136
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of East Sepik Province East Sepik Province370 595 321
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Enga Province Enga Province431 693 374
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gulf Province Gulf Province513 826 446
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hela Province Hela Province378 608 328
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Highland Papua Highland Papua167 269 145
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sandaun Province Sandaun Province267 430 232
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of South Papua South Papua327 526 284
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Southern Highlands Province Southern Highlands Province473 761 410
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of West Papua West Papua345 556 300
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Serui


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Serui (You)Papua13,568
BotawaPapua43.1SSE
WarenPapua43.9SSE
AnsusPapua50.9WNW
SumberbabaPapua57.6E
BiakPapua41,73180.2NNW
BosnikPapua80.4N
InsromPapua3,45285.1NNW
BarapasPapua91.5ESE
WardoPapua101.3NNW
KoremPapua111.3NNW

🏆 Papua City Rankings

How does Serui rank within Papua? 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 Serui appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Jayapura404,004
Abepura62,248
Sentani44,779
Biak41,731
Fakfak18,900
Sarmi14,093
Serui ⭐13,568
Insrom3,452

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Jayapura940.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Jayapura429.79
✈️ Nearest Airport
Frans Kaisiepo Airport
IATA: BIK
78 km (49 mi) from Serui
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 Papua Cities
Serui ranks #7 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Serui Sits on the Map

Serui sits inside Papua, Indonesia and ranks #7 of 8 cities in Papua 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 Serui 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 Serui 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 Serui and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Serui against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Papua city rankings

🌎 Beyond Serui: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Serui

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Serui MapView the Serui map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Serui Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Papua OverviewExplore the Papua 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 Serui

Which cities are closest to Serui?

See the Cities Near To Serui 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 Papua by population and density.

How is the distance from Serui to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Serui compare in size to the cities near it?

Serui ranks #7 of 8 cities in Papua 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 Serui?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Serui is Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK), about 78 km (49 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.