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Pukapuka, Cook Islands – Cook Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Pukapuka, Cook Islands

Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:13:15 CKT
National Capital: Avarua
Currency: Cook Islands Dollar (CKD)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (CKT)

States Near To Pukapuka


Find states and regions closest to Pukapuka in Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands

📍 Pukapuka 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 Pukapuka from our regional database:

Capital City
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-10.85° N
Center Longitude-165.8389° E
Average Elevation7 m (21 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Rakahanga Rakahanga328 mi528 km285 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Manihiki Manihiki331 mi532 km287 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Manu'a Manu'a341 mi548 km296 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Swains Island Swains Island356 mi572 km309 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Rose Island Rose Island374 mi601 km325 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fakaofo Fakaofo378 mi608 km328 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Eastern District Eastern District404 mi651 km351 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Western District Western District407 mi656 km354 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nukunonu Nukunonu425 mi683 km369 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Va'a-o-Fonoti Va'a-o-Fonoti440 mi709 km382 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Pukapuka


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Niue Niue671 mi1,081 km583 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of French Polynesia French Polynesia719 mi1,157 km624 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of American Samoa American Samoa834 mi1,342 km724 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Samoa Samoa962 mi1,548 km835 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tonga Tonga993 mi1,598 km862 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Pukapuka. 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)
Pukapuka (You)Cook Islands
Manu'aAmerican Samoa1,1435720.41
Swains IslandAmerican Samoa1728.95
Rose IslandAmerican Samoa104.76
FakaofoTokelau5313177.00
Eastern DistrictAmerican Samoa23,03067343.73
Western DistrictAmerican Samoa32,43575219.39
NukunonuTokelau350663.64
TuamasagaSamoa479
A'anaSamoa193
AtafuTokelau4702213.64

🏆 Cook Islands State Rankings

How does Pukapuka rank within Cook Islands? 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 Pukapuka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Aitutaki2,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Pukapuka, Cook Islands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Pukapuka is a state or region within Cook Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Pukapuka 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 Pukapuka to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Pukapuka 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 Cook Islands — see Cook Islands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Pukapuka

This page also lists countries nearest to Pukapuka by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Cook Islands 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 Pukapuka 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 Pukapuka.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Pukapuka

How is the distance from Pukapuka 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 Pukapuka map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Pukapuka mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Pukapuka 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 Pukapuka in Cook Islands?

See the States Near To Pukapuka 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 Pukapuka below the states table, or compare all Cook Islands states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Cook Islands?

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