
Find cities, states and countries closest to Wabag in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea 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 Wabag.
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 Wabag from our regional database:
| State / Region | Enga Province |
| Total Population | 3,958 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -5.4912° N |
| Center Longitude | 143.7215° E |
| Elevation | 2,069 m (6,788 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population Rank in Enga Province | #1 of 3 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ambunti | 108 | 173 | 94 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Angoram Village | 102 | 165 | 89 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ialibu | 58 | 93 | 50 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kundiawa | 93 | 150 | 81 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kurumul | 67 | 108 | 59 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Laiagam | 12 | 19 | 10 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mendi | 46 | 73 | 40 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Minj | 73 | 117 | 63 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Mount Hagen | 43 | 70 | 38 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Porgera | 39 | 64 | 34 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Rauna | 42 | 68 | 37 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Tari | 59 | 94 | 51 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Enga Province (home state of Wabag), 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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| Central Province | 376 | 606 | 327 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chimbu Province | 114 | 183 | 99 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| East Sepik Province | 77 | 124 | 67 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 170 | 273 | 147 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Gulf Province | 128 | 206 | 111 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Hela Province | 72 | 116 | 63 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Highland Papua | 279 | 449 | 242 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Jiwaka Province | 76 | 123 | 66 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Madang Province | 110 | 178 | 96 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Manus Province | 318 | 512 | 276 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Papua New Guinea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Wabag'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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| Australia | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Guam | 1,362 | 2,192 | 1,183 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Micronesia | 1,053 | 1,694 | 914 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Palau | 1,153 | 1,856 | 1,002 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Solomon Islands | 1,132 | 1,822 | 983 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Timor Leste | 1,261 | 2,029 | 1,095 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Wabag. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Wabag (You) | Enga Province | 3,958 | — | — |
| Laiagam | Enga Province | 921 | 19.4 | NNE |
| Porgera | Enga Province | 1,578 | 63.6 | W |
| Rauna | Western Highlands Province | — | 68.4 | ESE |
| Mount Hagen | Western Highlands Province | 33,623 | 69.5 | SE |
| Mendi | Southern Highlands Province | 26,252 | 73.3 | S |
| Ialibu | Southern Highlands Province | 6,915 | 92.9 | SSE |
| Tari | Hela Province | 8,186 | 94.3 | WSW |
| Kurumul | Jiwaka Province | — | 108.5 | ESE |
| Minj | Jiwaka Province | — | 116.9 | ESE |
| Kundiawa | Chimbu Province | 9,383 | 150.0 | ESE |
How does Wabag rank within Enga Province? 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 Wabag appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Wapenamanda Airport IATA: WBM 25 km (15 mi) from Wabag |
Wabag sits inside Enga Province, Papua New Guinea and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Enga Province 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 Wabag and the countries closest to Wabag by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Papua New Guinea. 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 Wabag, 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 Wabag at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Enga Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Wabag — 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 Wabag 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 Enga Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Wabag 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 Wabag 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 Wabag 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Wabag. 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 Enga Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Wabag ranks #1 of 3 cities in Enga Province 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 Wabag is Wapenamanda Airport (WBM), about 25 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.