Current Date And Time In South Papua, Indonesia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
19:26:44 WIB
Capital: Merauke
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 517,623
Area: 193,275.76 km²
State Code: PS
Find states and regions closest to South 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 South Papua from our regional database:
| Capital City | Merauke |
| Total Population | 517,623 |
| Land Area | 193,276 km² |
| Population Density | 2.68 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -6.7606° N |
| Center Longitude | 139.6911° E |
| Average Elevation | 47 m (154 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 | ||
| Western Province | 176 mi | 283 km | 153 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Highland Papua | 183 mi | 294 km | 159 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Hela Province | 214 mi | 344 km | 185 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Sandaun Province | 251 mi | 404 km | 218 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Papua | 266 mi | 427 km | 231 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Highlands Province | 267 mi | 429 km | 232 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Gulf Province | 279 mi | 449 km | 242 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Enga Province | 285 mi | 458 km | 247 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| East Sepik Province | 286 mi | 460 km | 248 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Western Highlands Province | 314 mi | 506 km | 273 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to South Papua by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from South 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 South 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) |
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| South Papua (You) | Indonesia | 517,623 | 193,276 | 2.68 |
| Western Province | Papua New Guinea | 223,000 | 98,189 | 2.25 |
| Highland Papua | Indonesia | 1,408,641 | 88,794 | 15.86 |
| Hela Province | Papua New Guinea | 298,000 | 10,498 | 28.39 |
| Sandaun Province | Papua New Guinea | 272,000 | 35,820 | 7.49 |
| Central Papua | Indonesia | 1,408,981 | 126,089 | 11.17 |
| Southern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 15,098 | 21.64 |
| Gulf Province | Papua New Guinea | 178,000 | 34,472 | 5.16 |
| Enga Province | Papua New Guinea | 478,000 | 11,704 | 37.34 |
| East Sepik Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 43,671 | 12.03 |
| Western Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 4,299 | 57.37 |
How does South 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 South 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 |
South Papua is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South 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 South 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 South 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 South Papua.
Knowing the distance from South 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 South Papua map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from South 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 South 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 South 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.