Current Date And Time In Papua, Indonesia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:17:30 WIB
Capital: Tidore
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 3,500,000
Area: 82,680.95 km²
State Code: PA
Find states and regions closest to Papua 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 Papua from our regional database:
| Capital City | Tidore |
| Total Population | 3,500,000 |
| Land Area | 82,681 km² |
| Population Density | 11.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -2.3059° N |
| Center Longitude | 138.0804° E |
| Average Elevation | 129 m (422 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 | ||
| Central Papua | 156 mi | 251 km | 136 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Highland Papua | 167 mi | 269 km | 145 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Sandaun Province | 267 mi | 430 km | 232 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| South Papua | 327 mi | 526 km | 284 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| West Papua | 345 mi | 556 km | 300 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| East Sepik Province | 370 mi | 595 km | 321 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Hela Province | 378 mi | 608 km | 328 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Enga Province | 431 mi | 693 km | 374 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Southwest Papua | 445 mi | 717 km | 387 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 468 mi | 754 km | 407 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Papua by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Papua 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 | |||
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| 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 Papua. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papua (You) | Indonesia | 3,500,000 | 82,681 | 11.00 |
| Central Papua | Indonesia | 1,408,981 | 126,089 | 11.17 |
| Highland Papua | Indonesia | 1,408,641 | 88,794 | 15.86 |
| Sandaun Province | Papua New Guinea | 272,000 | 35,820 | 7.49 |
| South Papua | Indonesia | 517,623 | 193,276 | 2.68 |
| West Papua | Indonesia | 1,100,000 | 64,135 | 11.30 |
| East Sepik Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 43,671 | 12.03 |
| Hela Province | Papua New Guinea | 298,000 | 10,498 | 28.39 |
| Enga Province | Papua New Guinea | 478,000 | 11,704 | 37.34 |
| Southwest Papua | Indonesia | 603,054 | 148,436 | 4.06 |
| Western Province | Papua New Guinea | 223,000 | 98,189 | 2.25 |
How does Papua 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 Papua 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) |
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| 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 |
Papua is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Papua 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 Papua 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 Papua 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 Papua.
Knowing the distance from Papua 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 Papua map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Papua 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 Papua 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 Papua 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.