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Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands – Northern Mariana Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Friday, 31 July 2026
18:27:44 ChST
Capital: Capitol Hill
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (ChST)
Population: 48,220
Area: 115.40 km²
State Code: SA

States Near To Saipan


Find states and regions closest to Saipan in Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands

📍 Saipan Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Saipan from our regional database:

Capital CityCapitol Hill
Total Population48,220
Land Area115 km²
Population Density417.85 / km²
Center Latitude15.185° N
Center Longitude145.7467° E
Average Elevation374 m (1,227 ft)
UTC Time Zone+10:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tinian Tinian15 mi23 km13 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Rota Rota80 mi128 km69 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Yigo Yigo125 mi202 km109 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dededo Dededo130 mi210 km113 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tamuning Tamuning133 mi215 km116 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Barrigada Barrigada135 mi217 km117 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mongmong-Toto-Maite Mongmong-Toto-Maite135 mi217 km117 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hagatna Hagatna135 mi218 km118 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mangilao Mangilao136 mi218 km118 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sinajana Sinajana136 mi220 km118 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Saipan


Explore countries nearest to Saipan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Saipan supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Guam Guam277 mi445 km240 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Micronesia Micronesia768 mi1,236 km667 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Palau Palau995 mi1,601 km864 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Japan Japan1,375 mi2,213 km1,194 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
United States Minor Outlying Islands1,400 mi2,254 km1,216 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Saipan. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Saipan (You)Northern Mariana Islands48,220115417.85
TinianNorthern Mariana Islands3,13610831.05
RotaNorthern Mariana Islands2,5278329.59
DededoGuam78
YonaGuam6,2988772.63
Northern IslandsNorthern Mariana Islands1501550.97
Yap StateMicronesia11,5771200.03
ChuukMicronesia54,5951160.26
KayangelPalau188182.46
NgarchelongPalau4881020.81
NgaraardPalau581368.02

🏆 Northern Mariana Islands State Rankings

How does Saipan rank within Northern Mariana Islands? 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 Saipan appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Saipan ⭐48,220
Tinian3,136
Rota2,527
Northern Islands150

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Northern Islands155
Saipan ⭐115
Tinian108
Rota83

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Saipan ⭐417.85
Tinian31.05
Rota29.59
Northern Islands0.97
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
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🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Saipan is a state or region within Northern Mariana Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Saipan 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Saipan to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Saipan to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Northern Mariana Islands — see Northern Mariana Islands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Saipan

This page also lists countries nearest to Saipan by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Northern Mariana Islands page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Saipan 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 Saipan.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Saipan to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Northern Mariana Islands. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Saipan MapView the Saipan satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in SaipanExplore all cities and towns in Saipan for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Northern Mariana Islands Country DataGet complete Northern Mariana Islands data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Saipan

How is the distance from Saipan to nearby states calculated?

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 Saipan map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Saipan mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Saipan 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.

Which states are closest to Saipan in Northern Mariana Islands?

See the States Near To Saipan 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 Saipan below the states table, or compare all Northern Mariana Islands states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Northern Mariana Islands?

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 Northern Mariana Islands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.