Current Date And Time In North Maluku, Indonesia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:00:51 WIB
Capital: Sofifi
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 1,300,000
Area: 31,982.50 km²
State Code: MU
Find states and regions closest to North Maluku 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
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 North Maluku from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sofifi |
| Total Population | 1,300,000 |
| Land Area | 31,983 km² |
| Population Density | 40.60 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 1.571° N |
| Center Longitude | 127.8088° E |
| Average Elevation | 287 m (940 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North Sulawesi | 273 mi | 439 km | 237 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Hatohobei | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Southwest Papua | 326 mi | 525 km | 283 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Gorontalo | 336 mi | 540 km | 292 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Maluku | 369 mi | 594 km | 321 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Soccsksargen | 390 mi | 627 km | 338 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Sonsorol | 400 mi | 644 km | 347 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Davao Region | 413 mi | 665 km | 359 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| West Papua | 422 mi | 679 km | 366 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Sulawesi | 486 mi | 782 km | 422 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North Maluku by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North Maluku supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Brunei | 372 mi | 599 km | 323 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Singapore | 713 mi | 1,148 km | 619 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Christmas Island | 875 mi | 1,407 km | 759 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Malaysia | 894 mi | 1,439 km | 776 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Timor Leste | 986 mi | 1,586 km | 856 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to North Maluku. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Maluku (You) | Indonesia | 1,300,000 | 31,983 | 40.60 |
| North Sulawesi | Indonesia | 2,700,000 | 15,359 | 194.30 |
| Hatohobei | Palau | 44 | 1 | 0.12 |
| Southwest Papua | Indonesia | 603,054 | 148,436 | 4.06 |
| Gorontalo | Indonesia | 1,300,000 | 12,215 | 115.50 |
| Maluku | Indonesia | 1,900,000 | 46,914 | 40.50 |
| Soccsksargen | Philippines | 4,462,776 | 22,513 | 114.95 |
| Sonsorol | Palau | 100 | 3 | 0.02 |
| Davao Region | Philippines | 5,243,536 | 50,640 | 103.55 |
| West Papua | Indonesia | 1,100,000 | 64,135 | 11.30 |
| Central Sulawesi | Indonesia | 3,100,000 | 61,841 | 50.10 |
How does North Maluku 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 North Maluku appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| West Java | 50,300,000 |
| East Java | 40,700,000 |
| Central Java | 36,200,000 |
| North Sumatra | 15,400,000 |
| Banten | 13,800,000 |
| Jakarta | 10,700,000 |
| South Sulawesi | 9,400,000 |
| Lampung | 9,400,000 |
| South Sumatra | 8,800,000 |
| Riau | 6,900,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| South Papua | 193,276 |
| Central Kalimantan | 153,565 |
| Southwest Papua | 148,436 |
| West Kalimantan | 147,307 |
| East Kalimantan | 129,067 |
| Central Papua | 126,089 |
| South Sumatra | 91,592 |
| Highland Papua | 88,794 |
| Papua | 82,681 |
| Riau | 75,569 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | 16,114.50 |
| Banten | 1,428.30 |
| West Java | 1,421.80 |
| Yogyakarta | 1,244.80 |
| Central Java | 1,103.70 |
| East Java | 851.50 |
| Bali | 778.50 |
| West Nusa Tenggara | 290.70 |
| Riau Islands | 280.50 |
| Lampung | 271.50 |
North Maluku is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North Maluku 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 North Maluku 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from North Maluku 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 North Maluku.
Knowing the distance from North Maluku 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.
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 North Maluku map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North Maluku 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 North Maluku 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 North Maluku below the states table, or compare all Indonesia 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 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.