Current Date And Time In Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Saturday, 27 June 2026
12:01:13 TAHT
National Capital: Papeete
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Area: 997.00 km²
Find states and regions closest to Marquesas 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
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 Marquesas Islands from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 997 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -8.9° N |
| Center Longitude | -139.6° E |
| Average Elevation | — |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| ĂŽles Marquises | 70 mi | 113 km | 61 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tuamotu-Gambier Islands | 643 mi | 1,034 km | 558 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| ĂŽles du Vent | 890 mi | 1,432 km | 772 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Leeward Islands | 1,028 mi | 1,655 km | 893 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Line Islands | 1,144 mi | 1,841 km | 993 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Austral Islands | 1,193 mi | 1,920 km | 1,036 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Penrhyn | 1,254 mi | 2,018 km | 1,089 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Pitcairn | 1,302 mi | 2,096 km | 1,131 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Ma'uke | 1,417 mi | 2,280 km | 1,230 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Mitiaro | 1,427 mi | 2,297 km | 1,239 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Marquesas Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Marquesas Islands 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 | ||
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| Cook Islands | 719 mi | 1,157 km | 624 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Niue | 1,344 mi | 2,163 km | 1,167 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| American Samoa | 1,396 mi | 2,246 km | 1,212 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Pitcairn | 1,494 mi | 2,404 km | 1,297 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Samoa | 1,533 mi | 2,466 km | 1,331 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Marquesas Islands. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquesas Islands (You) | French Polynesia | — | 997 | — |
| ĂŽles du Vent | French Polynesia | — | 1,195 | — |
| Leeward Islands | French Polynesia | — | 395 | — |
| Aitutaki | Cook Islands | 2,000 | — | — |
| Palmyra Atoll | United States Minor Outlying Islands | 10 | 4 | 0.69 |
| Kingman Reef | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 1 | — |
| Manu'a | American Samoa | 1,143 | 57 | 20.41 |
| Rose Island | American Samoa | 1 | 0 | 4.76 |
| Eastern District | American Samoa | 23,030 | 67 | 343.73 |
| Western District | American Samoa | 32,435 | 75 | 219.39 |
| Niue | Niue | 2,166 | 260 | 4.96 |
How does Marquesas 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 Marquesas Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| ĂŽles du Vent | 1,195 |
| Marquesas Islands ⭐ | 997 |
| Leeward Islands | 395 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Marquesas Islands is a state or region within French Polynesia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Marquesas 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Marquesas 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Marquesas 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 Marquesas Islands.
Knowing the distance from Marquesas 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.
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 Marquesas Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Marquesas 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.
See the States Near To Marquesas 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 Marquesas Islands below the states table, or compare all French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.