Current Date And Time In Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
12:27:00 AEST
Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 455,869
Area: 2,358.00 km²
State Code: ACT
Find states and regions closest to Australian Capital Territory in Australia 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 Australia 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 Australia
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 Australian Capital Territory from our regional database:
| Capital City | Canberra |
| Total Population | 455,869 |
| Land Area | 2,358 km² |
| Population Density | 73.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -35.4735° N |
| Center Longitude | 149.0124° E |
| Average Elevation | 718 m (2,354 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| New South Wales | 316 mi | 508 km | 274 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Victoria | 330 mi | 531 km | 287 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tasmania | 469 mi | 755 km | 407 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 723 mi | 1,163 km | 628 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| South Australia | 834 mi | 1,342 km | 724 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Queensland | 939 mi | 1,511 km | 816 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Christmas Island | 1,147 mi | 1,846 km | 996 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Cocos Islands | 1,147 mi | 1,846 km | 996 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Southland | 1,208 mi | 1,944 km | 1,049 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| West Coast | 1,292 mi | 2,080 km | 1,122 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Australian Capital Territory by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Australian Capital Territory 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 | ||
| Timor Leste | 1,251 mi | 2,013 km | 1,086 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 mi | 2,370 km | 1,279 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Solomon Islands | 2,040 mi | 3,282 km | 1,771 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| New Caledonia | 2,041 mi | 3,285 km | 1,773 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Christmas Island | 2,104 mi | 3,387 km | 1,827 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Australian Capital Territory. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory (You) | Australia | 455,869 | 2,358 | 73.00 |
| New South Wales | Australia | 8,130,115 | 801,150 | 3.90 |
| Victoria | Australia | 7,012,962 | 10,213 | 12.19 |
| Tasmania | Australia | 571,165 | 68,401 | 2.18 |
| South Australia | Australia | 1,815,485 | 984,321 | 1.02 |
| Queensland | Australia | 5,647,468 | 1,729,742 | 1.47 |
| Southland | New Zealand | 103,200 | 34,347 | 3.00 |
| West Coast | New Zealand | 34,800 | 23,276 | 0.16 |
| Otago | New Zealand | 247,200 | 31,241 | 7.90 |
| Canterbury | New Zealand | 694,400 | 44,504 | 15.30 |
| Tasman District | New Zealand | 59,800 | 9,771 | 2.14 |
How does Australian Capital Territory rank within Australia? 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 Australian Capital Territory appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 8,130,115 |
| Victoria | 7,012,962 |
| Queensland | 5,647,468 |
| Western Australia | 3,008,700 |
| South Australia | 1,815,485 |
| Tasmania | 571,165 |
| Australian Capital Territory ⭐ | 455,869 |
| Northern Territory | 249,345 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western Australia | 2,527,013 |
| Queensland | 1,729,742 |
| Northern Territory | 1,347,791 |
| South Australia | 984,321 |
| New South Wales | 801,150 |
| Tasmania | 68,401 |
| Victoria | 10,213 |
| Australian Capital Territory ⭐ | 2,358 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory ⭐ | 73.00 |
| Victoria | 12.19 |
| New South Wales | 3.90 |
| Tasmania | 2.18 |
| Queensland | 1.47 |
| South Australia | 1.02 |
| Western Australia | 0.71 |
| Northern Territory | 0.15 |
Australian Capital Territory is a state or region within Australia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Australian Capital Territory 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 Australian Capital Territory by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Australia 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 Australian Capital Territory 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 Australian Capital Territory.
Knowing the distance from Australian Capital Territory to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Australia. 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 Australian Capital Territory map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Australian Capital Territory 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 Australian Capital Territory 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 Australian Capital Territory below the states table, or compare all Australia 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 Australia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.