
Find states and regions closest to Yap State in Micronesia 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 Micronesia 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 Micronesia
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 Yap State from our regional database:
| Capital City | Colonia |
| Total Population | 11,577 |
| Land Area | 120 km² |
| Population Density | 0.03 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 8.386° N |
| Center Longitude | 142.2631° E |
| Average Elevation | -1,920 m (-6,299 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Merizo | 374 mi | 603 km | 325 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Umatac | 376 mi | 606 km | 327 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Inarajan | 378 mi | 608 km | 328 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Agat | 382 mi | 615 km | 332 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Santa Rita | 382 mi | 615 km | 332 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Talofofo | 383 mi | 616 km | 332 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Yona | 387 mi | 623 km | 336 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Piti | 388 mi | 624 km | 337 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Chalan Pago-Ordot | 388 mi | 625 km | 337 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Agana Heights | 389 mi | 626 km | 338 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Yap State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Yap State 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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| Guam | 572 mi | 921 km | 497 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Mariana Islands | 768 mi | 1,236 km | 667 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Papua New Guinea | 1,053 mi | 1,694 km | 914 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Palau | 1,094 mi | 1,760 km | 950 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Nauru | 1,255 mi | 2,020 km | 1,090 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Yap State. 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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| Yap State (You) | Micronesia | 11,577 | 120 | 0.03 |
| Yona | Guam | 6,298 | 87 | 72.63 |
| Dededo | Guam | — | 78 | — |
| Rota | Northern Mariana Islands | 2,527 | 83 | 29.59 |
| Tinian | Northern Mariana Islands | 3,136 | 108 | 31.05 |
| Kayangel | Palau | 188 | 1 | 82.46 |
| Ngarchelong | Palau | 488 | 10 | 20.81 |
| Ngaraard | Palau | 581 | 36 | 8.02 |
| Saipan | Northern Mariana Islands | 48,220 | 115 | 417.85 |
| Ngiwal | Palau | 223 | 26 | 8.77 |
| Melekeok | Palau | 391 | 11 | 8.60 |
How does Yap State rank within Micronesia? 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 Yap State appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Chuuk | 54,595 |
| Pohnpei State | 34,486 |
| Yap State ⭐ | 11,577 |
| Kosrae | 7,686 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Pohnpei State | 372 |
| Yap State ⭐ | 120 |
| Chuuk | 116 |
| Kosrae | 110 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Kosrae | 41.70 |
| Chuuk | 0.26 |
| Pohnpei State | 0.07 |
| Yap State ⭐ | 0.03 |
Yap State is a state or region within Micronesia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Yap State 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 Yap State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Micronesia 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 Yap State 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 Yap State.
Knowing the distance from Yap State to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Micronesia. 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 Yap State map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Yap State 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 Yap State 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 Yap State below the states table, or compare all Micronesia 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 Micronesia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.