Current Date And Time In Swains Island, American Samoa
Saturday, 25 July 2026
05:00:55 SST
Capital: Faleasao
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -11:00 (SST)
Population: 17
Area: 1.87 km²
State Code: SW
Find states and regions closest to Swains Island in American Samoa 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, freight operators and travel planners working across American Samoa and Australia And Oceania.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in American Samoa
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 Swains Island from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Fakaofo | 117 mi | 189 km | 102 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Nukunonu | 139 mi | 223 km | 120 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Gaga'emauga | 193 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Fa'asaleleaga | 194 mi | 313 km | 169 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Gaga'ifomauga | 197 mi | 317 km | 171 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Atafu | 198 mi | 318 km | 172 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Va'a-o-Fonoti | 202 mi | 325 km | 176 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Aiga-i-le-Tai | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Vaisigano | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tuamasaga | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Swains Island by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Swains Island supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Samoa | 137 mi | 220 km | 119 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Niue | 331 mi | 533 km | 287 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Tokelau | 385 mi | 619 km | 334 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Wallis And Futuna | 472 mi | 760 km | 410 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Tonga | 582 mi | 937 km | 505 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Swains Island. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swains Island (You) | American Samoa | 17 | 2 | 8.95 |
| Fakaofo | Tokelau | 531 | 3 | 177.00 |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 350 | 6 | 63.64 |
| Atafu | Tokelau | 470 | 2 | 213.64 |
| Tuamasaga | Samoa | — | 479 | — |
| A'ana | Samoa | — | 193 | — |
| Eastern District | American Samoa | 23,030 | 67 | 343.73 |
| Western District | American Samoa | 32,435 | 75 | 219.39 |
| Rose Island | American Samoa | 1 | 0 | 4.76 |
| Manu'a | American Samoa | 1,143 | 57 | 20.41 |
| Uvea | Wallis And Futuna | — | 96 | — |
How does Swains Island rank within American Samoa? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Swains Island appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Western District | 32,435 |
| Eastern District | 23,030 |
| Manu'a | 1,143 |
| Swains Island ⭐ | 17 |
| Rose Island | 1 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western District | 75 |
| Eastern District | 67 |
| Manu'a | 57 |
| Swains Island ⭐ | 2 |
| Rose Island | 0 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Eastern District | 343.73 |
| Western District | 219.39 |
| Manu'a | 20.41 |
| Swains Island ⭐ | 8.95 |
| Rose Island | 4.76 |
Swains Island is a state or region within American Samoa in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Swains Island is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Swains Island by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near American Samoa page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Swains Island using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Swains Island.
Knowing the distance from Swains Island to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across American Samoa. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Swains Island map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Swains Island to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Swains Island table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Swains Island below the states table, or compare all American Samoa states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and American Samoa state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.