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Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives – Maldives Flag

Current Date And Time In Maafushi, Maldives

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:58:42 MVT
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Timezone: UTC +05:00 (MVT)
Population: 3,000

📍 Cities Near To Maafushi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives 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 Maafushi.

📍 Maafushi 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 Maafushi from our regional database:

State / RegionKaafu Atoll
Total Population3,000
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude3.9423° N
Center Longitude73.4907° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:00
Population Rank in Kaafu Atoll#3 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Buruni Buruni99 160 86
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eydhafushi Eydhafushi85 137 74
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Felidhoo Felidhoo33 53 28
South (S)
National Flag Of Guraidhoo Guraidhoo3 5 3
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hinnavaru Hinnavaru107 173 93
North (N)
National Flag Of Hulhumale Hulhumale19 30 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Kudahuvadhoo Kudahuvadhoo97 156 84
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kurendhoo Kurendhoo96 155 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Maafilaafushi Maafilaafushi98 158 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Madifushi Madifushi110 177 96
South (S)
National Flag Of Mahibadhoo Mahibadhoo38 61 33
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Male Male16 26 14
North (N)
National Flag Of Muli Muli71 114 61
South (S)
National Flag Of Naifaru Naifaru104 168 90
North (N)
National Flag Of Nilandhoo Nilandhoo74 119 64
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Maafushi


States and regions closest to Kaafu Atoll (home state of Maafushi), 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 Baa Atholhu Baa Atholhu67 107 58
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dhaalu Atholhu Dhaalu Atholhu119 191 103
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Faadhippolhu Atoll Faadhippolhu Atoll64 102 55
North (N)
National Flag Of Faafu Atholhu Faafu Atholhu95 152 82
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Male Male20 32 17
South (S)
National Flag Of Meemu Atholhu Meemu Atholhu100 161 87
South (S)
National Flag Of Noonu Atoll Noonu Atoll98 158 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Northern Ari Atoll Northern Ari Atoll55 89 48
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Raa Atoll Raa Atoll90 144 78
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Shaviyani Atholhu Shaviyani Atholhu122 197 106
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Maafushi


Countries bordering or closest to Maldives, with aerial distance and compass direction from Maafushi'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 British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory666 1,072 578
South (S)
National Flag Of India India1,262 2,031 1,096
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Oman Oman1,717 2,764 1,491
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Seychelles Seychelles1,340 2,156 1,163
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka611 984 531
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates1,904 3,065 1,654
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Maafushi. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Maafushi (You)Kaafu Atoll3,000
GuraidhooKaafu Atoll1,8005.4SSW
MaleKaafu Atoll103,69326.0N
HulhumaleKaafu Atoll5,00030.4N
ThulusdhooKaafu Atoll1,80151.3NNE
FelidhooVaavu Atholhu54152.7S
MahibadhooSouthern Ari Atoll2,15661.4WSW
MuliMeemu Atholhu1,008113.9S
NilandhooFaafu Atholhu118.9SW
EydhafushiBaa Atholhu2,808137.2NNW
Open StageBaa Atholhu1,258137.4NNW

🏆 Kaafu Atoll City Rankings

How does Maafushi rank within Kaafu Atoll? 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 Maafushi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Male103,693
Hulhumale5,000
Maafushi ⭐3,000
Thulusdhoo1,801
Guraidhoo1,800

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Male5.80
Hulhumale2.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Male17,878.10
Hulhumale2,500.00
✈️ Nearest Airport
Velana International Airport
IATA: MLE
28 km (17 mi) from Maafushi
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 Kaafu Atoll Cities
Maafushi ranks #3 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Maafushi Sits on the Map

Maafushi sits inside Kaafu Atoll, Maldives and ranks #3 of 5 cities in Kaafu Atoll 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 Maafushi 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 Maafushi 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 Maafushi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Maafushi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kaafu Atoll city rankings

🌎 Beyond Maafushi: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Maafushi and the countries closest to Maafushi by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Maldives. 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 Maafushi, 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 Maafushi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Maafushi

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Maafushi

Which cities are closest to Maafushi?

See the Cities Near To Maafushi 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 Kaafu Atoll by population and density.

How is the distance from Maafushi to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Maafushi ranks #3 of 5 cities in Kaafu Atoll 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 Maafushi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Maafushi is Velana International Airport (MLE), about 28 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.