
Find cities, states and countries closest to Kulumadau in Milne Bay 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 Kulumadau.
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 Kulumadau from our regional database:
| State / Region | Milne Bay Province |
| Total Population | 2,500 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -9.0851° N |
| Center Longitude | 152.7185° E |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population Rank in Milne Bay Province | #2 of 3 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alotau | 176 | 283 | 153 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Arawa | 277 | 446 | 241 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bereina | 425 | 684 | 369 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Buin | 260 | 418 | 226 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Buka | 286 | 460 | 248 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bulolo | 436 | 701 | 378 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Finschhafen | 375 | 603 | 325 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Gizo | 290 | 466 | 252 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Kandrian | 294 | 474 | 256 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kieta | 281 | 453 | 244 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kimbe | 301 | 485 | 262 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kokoda | 340 | 548 | 296 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kokopo | 329 | 530 | 286 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kwikila | 348 | 561 | 303 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Lae | 424 | 683 | 368 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Milne Bay Province (home state of Kulumadau), 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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| Bougainville | 391 | 629 | 340 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Central Province | 221 | 355 | 192 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Chimbu Province | 455 | 732 | 395 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| East New Britain Province | 349 | 562 | 303 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 398 | 640 | 346 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Madang Province | 492 | 792 | 427 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Morobe Province | 338 | 544 | 294 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| National Capital | 236 | 380 | 205 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| New Ireland | 393 | 633 | 341 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Oro Province | 175 | 281 | 152 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Papua New Guinea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kulumadau'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 Kulumadau. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulumadau (You) | Milne Bay Province | 2,500 | — | — |
| Samarai | Milne Bay Province | 1,638 | 282.0 | SW |
| Alotau | Milne Bay Province | 10,025 | 283.0 | WSW |
| Buin | Bougainville | 750 | 417.9 | NE |
| Panguna | Bougainville | 2,916 | 433.2 | NE |
| Arawa | Bougainville | 40,266 | 446.4 | NE |
| Kieta | Bougainville | 3,611 | 452.7 | NE |
| Buka | Bougainville | — | 459.7 | NNE |
| Gizo | Western Province | 7,177 | 466.3 | ENE |
| Kandrian | West New Britain Province | 1,014 | 473.8 | NW |
| Taro | Choiseul Province | 1,053 | 483.5 | ENE |
How does Kulumadau rank within Milne Bay 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 Kulumadau appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Alotau | 10,025 |
| Kulumadau ⭐ | 2,500 |
| Samarai | 1,638 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Samarai | 0.29 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Samarai | 5,648.28 |
Gurney Airport IATA: GUR 295 km (183 mi) from Kulumadau |
Kulumadau sits inside Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea and ranks #2 of 3 cities in Milne Bay 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 Kulumadau and the countries closest to Kulumadau 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 Kulumadau, 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 Kulumadau at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Milne Bay Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kulumadau — 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 Kulumadau 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 Milne Bay 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 Kulumadau 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 Kulumadau 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 Kulumadau 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 Kulumadau. 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 Milne Bay Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Kulumadau ranks #2 of 3 cities in Milne Bay 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 Kulumadau is Gurney Airport (GUR), about 295 km (183 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.