
Find states and regions closest to Phoenix 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 Phoenix Islands from our regional database:
| Capital City | Kanton Island |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 28 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -3.7301° N |
| Center Longitude | -172.6254° E |
| Average Elevation | -5,083 m (-16,678 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 | ||
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| Atafu | 333 mi | 537 km | 290 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Baker Island | 380 mi | 611 km | 330 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ | |
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| Nukunonu | 381 mi | 614 km | 331 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Fakaofo | 401 mi | 646 km | 348 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Howland Island | 418 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ | |
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| Swains Island | 517 mi | 832 km | 449 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Nukulaelae | 647 mi | 1,041 km | 562 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Vaitupu | 652 mi | 1,049 km | 566 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Funafuti | 652 mi | 1,049 km | 566 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Pukapuka | 677 mi | 1,089 km | 588 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Phoenix Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Phoenix 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) | ⬆ |
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| Solomon Islands | 1,169 mi | 1,881 km | 1,015 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Phoenix 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) |
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| Phoenix Islands (You) | Kiribati | — | 28 | — |
| Atafu | Tokelau | 470 | 2 | 213.64 |
| Baker Island | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 2 | — |
| Nukunonu | Tokelau | 350 | 6 | 63.64 |
| Fakaofo | Tokelau | 531 | 3 | 177.00 |
| Howland Island | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 3 | — |
| Swains Island | American Samoa | 17 | 2 | 8.95 |
| Nukulaelae | Tuvalu | 300 | 2 | — |
| Vaitupu | Tuvalu | 1,061 | 6 | — |
| Funafuti | Tuvalu | 4,492 | — | — |
| Nukufetau | Tuvalu | 597 | 3 | — |
How does Phoenix 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 Phoenix Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Gilbert Islands | 279 |
| Phoenix Islands ⭐ | 28 |
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Phoenix Islands is a state or region within Kiribati in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix Islands.
Knowing the distance from Phoenix 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 Phoenix Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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.