Current Date And Time In Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:08:16 GILT
Capital: South Tarawa
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (GILT)
Area: 279.23 km²
State Code: G
Find states and regions closest to Gilbert Islands in Kiribati 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 Kiribati and Australia And Oceania.
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 Kiribati
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 Gilbert Islands from our regional database:
| Capital City | South Tarawa |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 279 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | — |
| Center Longitude | 174° E |
| Average Elevation | -4,694 m (-15,402 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +12:00 to +14:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Nanumea | 417 mi | 671 km | 362 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Mili Atoll | 448 mi | 720 km | 389 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Nanumanga | 463 mi | 745 km | 402 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Niutao | 481 mi | 774 km | 418 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Ebon Atoll | 485 mi | 781 km | 421 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Ijuw District | 488 mi | 786 km | 424 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Anabar District | 488 mi | 786 km | 424 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Anetan District | 489 mi | 787 km | 425 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Anibare District | 489 mi | 787 km | 425 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Ewa District | 489 mi | 787 km | 425 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gilbert Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gilbert Islands supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Marshall Islands | 412 mi | 663 km | 358 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Nauru | 440 mi | 707 km | 382 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tuvalu | 673 mi | 1,083 km | 584 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Solomon Islands | 1,169 mi | 1,881 km | 1,015 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Vanuatu | 1,233 mi | 1,984 km | 1,071 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gilbert Islands. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Islands (You) | Kiribati | — | 279 | — |
| Nanumea | Tuvalu | 664 | 640 | — |
| Mili Atoll | Marshall Islands | — | 15 | — |
| Nanumanga | Tuvalu | 491 | 3 | — |
| Niutao | Tuvalu | 582 | — | — |
| Ebon Atoll | Marshall Islands | — | 6 | — |
| Ijuw District | Nauru | 180 | 1 | 352.94 |
| Anabar District | Nauru | 378 | 2 | 295.31 |
| Anetan District | Nauru | 880 | 1 | 2,200.00 |
| Anibare District | Nauru | 232 | 3 | 94.69 |
| Ewa District | Nauru | 397 | 1 | 721.82 |
How does Gilbert Islands rank within Kiribati? 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 Gilbert Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Gilbert Islands ⭐ | 279 |
| Phoenix Islands | 28 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Gilbert Islands is a state or region within Kiribati in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gilbert Islands 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 Gilbert Islands by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kiribati page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gilbert Islands 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 Gilbert Islands.
Knowing the distance from Gilbert Islands to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kiribati. 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 Gilbert Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gilbert Islands 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 Gilbert Islands 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 Gilbert Islands below the states table, or compare all Kiribati 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 Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Kiribati state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.