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Leeward Islands, French Polynesia – French Polynesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Leeward Islands, French Polynesia

Saturday, 27 June 2026
15:01:22 TAHT
Capital: Uturoa
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Area: 395.00 km²

States Near To Leeward Islands


Find states and regions closest to Leeward Islands in French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia

📍 Leeward Islands 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 Leeward Islands from our regional database:

Capital CityUturoa
Total Population
Land Area395 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-16.3954° N
Center Longitude-152.7871° E
Average Elevation-3,752 m (-12,310 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -09:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of ĂŽles du Vent ĂŽles du Vent236 mi380 km205 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ma'uke Ma'uke396 mi637 km344 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mitiaro Mitiaro402 mi648 km349 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Atiu Atiu429 mi690 km372 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Austral Islands Austral Islands491 mi790 km426 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aitutaki Aitutaki491 mi790 km427 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mangaia Mangaia508 mi818 km441 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Rarotonga Rarotonga566 mi911 km491 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Penrhyn Penrhyn619 mi996 km537 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Manihiki Manihiki688 mi1,108 km598 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Leeward Islands


Explore countries nearest to Leeward Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Leeward Islands 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 Cook Islands Cook Islands719 mi1,157 km624 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Niue Niue1,344 mi2,163 km1,167 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of American Samoa American Samoa1,396 mi2,246 km1,212 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Pitcairn Pitcairn1,494 mi2,404 km1,297 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Samoa Samoa1,533 mi2,466 km1,331 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Leeward Islands. 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)
Leeward Islands (You)French Polynesia395
ĂŽles du VentFrench Polynesia1,195
AitutakiCook Islands2,000
Marquesas IslandsFrench Polynesia997
Manu'aAmerican Samoa1,1435720.41
NiueNiue2,1662604.96
Rose IslandAmerican Samoa104.76
Eastern DistrictAmerican Samoa23,03067343.73
Western DistrictAmerican Samoa32,43575219.39
TuamasagaSamoa479
Swains IslandAmerican Samoa1728.95

🏆 French Polynesia State Rankings

How does Leeward Islands rank within French Polynesia? 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 Leeward Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – Leeward Islands, French Polynesia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Leeward Islands 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 French Polynesia — see French Polynesia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Leeward Islands

This page also lists countries nearest to Leeward Islands by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near French Polynesia 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 Leeward Islands 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°â€“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 Leeward Islands.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Leeward Islands

How is the distance from Leeward Islands 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 Leeward Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Leeward Islands mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Leeward Islands to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Leeward Islands in French Polynesia?

See the States Near To Leeward Islands 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 Leeward Islands below the states table, or compare all French Polynesia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in French Polynesia?

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