Current Date And Time In South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
17:52:54 WIB
Capital: Makassar
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 9,400,000
Area: 46,717.00 km²
State Code: SN
Find states and regions closest to South 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
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 Sulawesi from our regional database:
| Capital City | Makassar |
| Total Population | 9,400,000 |
| Land Area | 46,717 km² |
| Population Density | 201.20 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -3.6688° N |
| Center Longitude | 119.9741° E |
| Average Elevation | 195 m (641 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 | ||
| West Sulawesi | 77 mi | 123 km | 67 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Southeast Sulawesi | 155 mi | 250 km | 135 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Sulawesi | 185 mi | 298 km | 161 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| South Kalimantan | 326 mi | 525 km | 283 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| East Nusa Tenggara | 353 mi | 568 km | 306 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Gorontalo | 360 mi | 580 km | 313 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| East Kalimantan | 380 mi | 612 km | 330 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| West Nusa Tenggara | 388 mi | 625 km | 337 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North Sulawesi | 405 mi | 652 km | 352 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Bali | 464 mi | 747 km | 403 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to South Sulawesi by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from South Sulawesi 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 Sulawesi. 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 Sulawesi (You) | Indonesia | 9,400,000 | 46,717 | 201.20 |
| West Sulawesi | Indonesia | 1,500,000 | 16,787 | 89.40 |
| Southeast Sulawesi | Indonesia | 2,800,000 | 38,067 | 73.50 |
| Central Sulawesi | Indonesia | 3,100,000 | 61,841 | 50.10 |
| South Kalimantan | Indonesia | 4,500,000 | 38,744 | 116.10 |
| East Nusa Tenggara | Indonesia | 5,600,000 | 48,718 | 114.90 |
| Gorontalo | Indonesia | 1,300,000 | 12,215 | 115.50 |
| East Kalimantan | Indonesia | 3,800,000 | 129,067 | 29.40 |
| West Nusa Tenggara | Indonesia | 5,400,000 | 19,709 | 290.70 |
| North Sulawesi | Indonesia | 2,700,000 | 15,359 | 194.30 |
| Bali | Indonesia | 4,500,000 | 5,780 | 778.50 |
How does South 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 South Sulawesi 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 |
South Sulawesi is a state or region within Indonesia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to South 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from South 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 South Sulawesi.
Knowing the distance from South 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.
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 Sulawesi map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from South 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.
See the States Near To South 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 South Sulawesi 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.