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Kandrian, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea Flag

Current Date And Time In Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
09:32:53 PGT
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 1,014

📍 Cities Near To Kandrian


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kandrian in West New Britain 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 Kandrian.

📍 Kandrian 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 Kandrian from our regional database:

State / RegionWest New Britain Province
Total Population1,014
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-6.2066° N
Center Longitude149.5474° E
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
UTC Time Zone+10:00 to +11:00
Population Rank in West New Britain Province#2 of 2
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alotau Alotau291 468 252
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Angoram Village Angoram Village405 652 352
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arawa Arawa413 665 359
East (E)
National Flag Of Bereina Bereina267 430 232
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Buin Buin423 681 368
East (E)
National Flag Of Buka Buka356 573 309
East (E)
National Flag Of Bulolo Bulolo211 340 183
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Daru Daru477 768 414
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Finschhafen Finschhafen120 193 104
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Goroka Goroka286 460 248
West (W)
National Flag Of Ialibu Ialibu381 614 331
West (W)
National Flag Of Ihu Ihu308 495 267
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kainantu Kainantu253 407 220
West (W)
National Flag Of Kavieng Kavieng265 427 230
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kerema Kerema286 460 248
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Kandrian


States and regions closest to West New Britain Province (home state of Kandrian), 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 Bougainville Bougainville356 573 309
East (E)
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province295 475 256
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chimbu Province Chimbu Province357 574 310
West (W)
National Flag Of East New Britain Province East New Britain Province149 239 129
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Eastern Highlands Province Eastern Highlands Province305 492 265
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Jiwaka Province Jiwaka Province378 609 329
West (W)
National Flag Of Madang Province Madang Province340 547 295
West (W)
National Flag Of Manus Province Manus Province331 532 287
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Milne Bay Province Milne Bay Province267 430 232
South (S)
National Flag Of Morobe Province Morobe Province250 402 217
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Kandrian


Countries bordering or closest to Papua New Guinea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kandrian'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 Australia Australia1,473 2,370 1,279
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guam Guam1,362 2,192 1,183
North (N)
National Flag Of Micronesia Micronesia1,053 1,694 914
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Palau Palau1,153 1,856 1,002
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Solomon Islands Solomon Islands1,132 1,822 983
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste1,261 2,029 1,095
West (W)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kandrian. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kandrian (You)West New Britain Province1,014
KimbeWest New Britain Province18,84797.9NE
FinschhafenMorobe Province1,054192.9WSW
LaeMorobe Province76,255287.7WSW
PopondettaOro Province28,198319.3SSW
WauMorobe Province14,629336.3WSW
BuloloMorobe Province16,042339.6WSW
KokodaOro Province6,199357.9SW
RabaulEast New Britain Province8,074365.6NE
KokopoEast New Britain Province26,273365.6NE
ManumuCentral Province596385.9SW

🏆 West New Britain Province City Rankings

How does Kandrian rank within West New Britain 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 Kandrian appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kimbe18,847
Kandrian ⭐1,014

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Hoskins Airport
IATA: HKN
126 km (78 mi) from Kandrian
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 West New Britain Province Cities
Kandrian ranks #2 of 2 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kandrian Sits on the Map

Kandrian sits inside West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea and ranks #2 of 2 cities in West New Britain 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.

📏 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 Kandrian 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 Kandrian 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 Kandrian and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kandrian against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and West New Britain Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kandrian: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kandrian and the countries closest to Kandrian 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kandrian

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kandrian

Which cities are closest to Kandrian?

See the Cities Near To Kandrian 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 West New Britain Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Kandrian to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kandrian. 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 West New Britain Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Kandrian ranks #2 of 2 cities in West New Britain Province 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 Kandrian?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kandrian is Hoskins Airport (HKN), about 126 km (78 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.