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Central Sulawesi, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sunday, 21 June 2026
12:34:01 WIB
Capital: Palu
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 3,100,000
Area: 61,841.29 km²
State Code: ST

States Near To Central Sulawesi


Find states and regions closest to Central Sulawesi in Indonesia 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 Indonesia and Asia.

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 Indonesia

📍 Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi from our regional database:

Capital CityPalu
Total Population3,100,000
Land Area61,841 km²
Population Density50.10 / km²
Center Latitude-1.43° N
Center Longitude121.4456° E
Average Elevation1,737 m (5,699 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Gorontalo Gorontalo176 mi283 km152 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of West Sulawesi West Sulawesi181 mi292 km158 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of South Sulawesi South Sulawesi185 mi298 km161 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Southeast Sulawesi Southeast Sulawesi194 mi313 km169 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North Sulawesi North Sulawesi225 mi362 km196 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of East Kalimantan East Kalimantan373 mi600 km324 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of South Kalimantan South Kalimantan441 mi709 km383 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of North Kalimantan North Kalimantan486 mi782 km422 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Maluku North Maluku486 mi782 km422 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of East Nusa Tenggara East Nusa Tenggara500 mi805 km434 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Central Sulawesi


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei372 mi599 km323 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore713 mi1,148 km619 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island875 mi1,407 km759 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia894 mi1,439 km776 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste986 mi1,586 km856 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central Sulawesi. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Central Sulawesi (You)Indonesia3,100,00061,84150.10
GorontaloIndonesia1,300,00012,215115.50
West SulawesiIndonesia1,500,00016,78789.40
South SulawesiIndonesia9,400,00046,717201.20
Southeast SulawesiIndonesia2,800,00038,06773.50
North SulawesiIndonesia2,700,00015,359194.30
East KalimantanIndonesia3,800,000129,06729.40
South KalimantanIndonesia4,500,00038,744116.10
North KalimantanIndonesia760,00072,27510.10
North MalukuIndonesia1,300,00031,98340.60
East Nusa TenggaraIndonesia5,600,00048,718114.90

🏆 Indonesia State Rankings

How does Central Sulawesi rank within Indonesia? 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 Central Sulawesi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
West Java50,300,000
East Java40,700,000
Central Java36,200,000
North Sumatra15,400,000
Banten13,800,000
Jakarta10,700,000
Lampung9,400,000
South Sulawesi9,400,000
South Sumatra8,800,000
Riau6,900,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
South Papua193,276
Central Kalimantan153,565
Southwest Papua148,436
West Kalimantan147,307
East Kalimantan129,067
Central Papua126,089
South Sumatra91,592
Highland Papua88,794
Papua82,681
Riau75,569

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Jakarta16,114.50
Banten1,428.30
West Java1,421.80
Yogyakarta1,244.80
Central Java1,103.70
East Java851.50
Bali778.50
West Nusa Tenggara290.70
Riau Islands280.50
Lampung271.50
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 – Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Central Sulawesi is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Central Sulawesi 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 Indonesia — see Indonesia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Central Sulawesi

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

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Central Sulawesi

How is the distance from Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Central Sulawesi mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi in Indonesia?

See the States Near To Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi below the states table, or compare all Indonesia states by area, population and density.

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

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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Indonesia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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