Current Date And Time In Tasmania, Australia
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
05:50:07 AEST
Capital: Hobart
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 571,165
Area: 68,401.00 km²
State Code: TAS
Find states and regions closest to Tasmania 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 Tasmania from our regional database:
| Capital City | Hobart |
| Total Population | 571,165 |
| Land Area | 68,401 km² |
| Population Density | 2.18 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -42.0409° N |
| Center Longitude | 146.8087° E |
| Average Elevation | 905 m (2,969 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Victoria | 394 mi | 634 km | 342 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Australian Capital Territory | 469 mi | 755 km | 407 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| New South Wales | 745 mi | 1,200 km | 647 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| South Australia | 1,019 mi | 1,641 km | 885 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Southland | 1,067 mi | 1,718 km | 927 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 1,106 mi | 1,780 km | 960 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Otago | 1,184 mi | 1,906 km | 1,029 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Canterbury | 1,234 mi | 1,986 km | 1,071 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| West Coast | 1,249 mi | 2,010 km | 1,084 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Tasman District | 1,336 mi | 2,150 km | 1,160 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Tasmania by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Tasmania 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Tasmania. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania (You) | Australia | 571,165 | 68,401 | 2.18 |
| Victoria | Australia | 7,012,962 | 10,213 | 12.19 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Australia | 455,869 | 2,358 | 73.00 |
| New South Wales | Australia | 8,130,115 | 801,150 | 3.90 |
| South Australia | Australia | 1,815,485 | 984,321 | 1.02 |
| Southland | New Zealand | 103,200 | 34,347 | 3.00 |
| Otago | New Zealand | 247,200 | 31,241 | 7.90 |
| Canterbury | New Zealand | 694,400 | 44,504 | 15.30 |
| West Coast | New Zealand | 34,800 | 23,276 | 0.16 |
| Tasman District | New Zealand | 59,800 | 9,771 | 2.14 |
| Queensland | Australia | 5,647,468 | 1,729,742 | 1.47 |
How does Tasmania 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 Tasmania 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 |
Tasmania is a state or region within Australia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Tasmania 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 Tasmania 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 Tasmania 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 Tasmania.
Knowing the distance from Tasmania 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 Tasmania map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Tasmania 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 Tasmania 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 Tasmania 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.