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Christmas Island, Christmas Island – Christmas Island Flag

Current Date And Time In Christmas Island, Christmas Island

Monday, 17 August 2026
08:40:55 CXT
National Capital: Flying Fish Cove
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (CXT)

States Near To Christmas Island


Find states and regions closest to Christmas Island in Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island

📍 Christmas Island 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 Christmas Island from our regional database:

Capital City
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-25.2744° N
Center Longitude133.7751° E
Average Elevation399 m (1,311 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands0 mi0 km0 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of South Australia South Australia359 mi578 km312 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Northern Territory Northern Territory407 mi655 km354 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Queensland Queensland677 mi1,090 km588 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Western Australia Western Australia769 mi1,237 km668 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of New South Wales New South Wales899 mi1,447 km781 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Victoria Victoria988 mi1,589 km858 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Australian Capital Territory Australian Capital Territory1,147 mi1,846 km996 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Viqueque Viqueque1,234 mi1,987 km1,072 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lautém Lautém1,238 mi1,993 km1,075 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Christmas Island


Explore countries nearest to Christmas Island by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Christmas Island supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

Quick Links: Christmas Island Info | Countries Near Christmas Island | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands609 mi980 km529 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore825 mi1,328 km717 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia875 mi1,407 km759 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia1,044 mi1,681 km907 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei1,208 mi1,943 km1,049 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Christmas Island. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Christmas Island (You)Christmas Island
South AustraliaAustralia1,815,485984,3211.02
Northern TerritoryAustralia249,3451,347,7910.15
QueenslandAustralia5,647,4681,729,7421.47
Western AustraliaAustralia3,008,7002,527,0130.71
New South WalesAustralia8,130,115801,1503.90
VictoriaAustralia7,012,96210,21312.19
Australian Capital TerritoryAustralia455,8692,35873.00
ViquequeTimor Leste1,873
LautémTimor Leste1,817
ManufahiTimor Leste1,333
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Christmas Island, Christmas Island

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Christmas Island is a state or region within Christmas Island in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Christmas 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Christmas Island to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Christmas Island to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Christmas Island — see Christmas Island state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Christmas Island

This page also lists countries nearest to Christmas Island by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Christmas Island page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Christmas 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 Christmas Island.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Christmas Island to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Christmas Island. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Christmas Island MapView the Christmas Island satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Christmas IslandExplore all cities and towns in Christmas Island for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Christmas Island Country DataGet complete Christmas Island data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Christmas Island

How is the distance from Christmas Island to nearby states calculated?

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 Christmas Island map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Christmas Island mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Christmas 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.

Which states are closest to Christmas Island in Christmas Island?

See the States Near To Christmas 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 Christmas Island below the states table, or compare all Christmas Island states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Christmas Island?

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 Christmas Island state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.