
Find states and regions closest to Rakahanga 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
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 Rakahanga from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -10.0333° N |
| Center Longitude | -161.0833° E |
| Average Elevation | — |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Manihiki | 28 mi | 45 km | 24 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Penrhyn | 223 mi | 359 km | 194 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Pukapuka | 328 mi | 528 km | 285 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Palmerston | 570 mi | 918 km | 495 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Line Islands | 607 mi | 978 km | 527 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Aitutaki | 616 mi | 991 km | 535 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Manu'a | 639 mi | 1,028 km | 555 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Rose Island | 678 mi | 1,090 km | 588 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Swains Island | 683 mi | 1,098 km | 593 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Fakaofo | 689 mi | 1,110 km | 599 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Rakahanga by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Rakahanga 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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| Niue | 671 mi | 1,081 km | 583 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| French Polynesia | 719 mi | 1,157 km | 624 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| American Samoa | 834 mi | 1,342 km | 724 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Samoa | 962 mi | 1,548 km | 835 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tonga | 993 mi | 1,598 km | 862 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Rakahanga. 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) |
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| Rakahanga (You) | Cook Islands | — | — | — |
| Aitutaki | Cook Islands | 2,000 | — | — |
| Manu'a | American Samoa | 1,143 | 57 | 20.41 |
| Rose Island | American Samoa | 1 | 0 | 4.76 |
| Swains Island | American Samoa | 17 | 2 | 8.95 |
| Fakaofo | Tokelau | 531 | 3 | 177.00 |
| Leeward Islands | French Polynesia | — | 395 | — |
| Eastern District | American Samoa | 23,030 | 67 | 343.73 |
| Western District | American Samoa | 32,435 | 75 | 219.39 |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 350 | 6 | 63.64 |
| Tuamasaga | Samoa | — | 479 | — |
How does Rakahanga 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 Rakahanga appears are highlighted with ⭐.
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| Aitutaki | 2,000 |
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Rakahanga is a state or region within Cook Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rakahanga 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 Rakahanga 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Rakahanga 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 Rakahanga.
Knowing the distance from Rakahanga 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.
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 Rakahanga map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Rakahanga 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 Rakahanga 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 Rakahanga below the states table, or compare all Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.