Current Date And Time In Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
22:29:10 PGT
Capital: Buka
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 328,000
Area: 9,357.00 km²
State Code: NSB
Find states and regions closest to Bougainville in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea
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 Bougainville from our regional database:
| Capital City | Buka |
| Total Population | 328,000 |
| Land Area | 9,357 km² |
| Population Density | 34.95 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -6.0536° N |
| Center Longitude | 155.1907° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,090 m (3,576 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 | ||
| Choiseul Province | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| New Ireland | 198 mi | 319 km | 172 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 210 mi | 338 km | 182 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| East New Britain Province | 248 mi | 399 km | 215 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Isabel Province | 304 mi | 490 km | 264 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| West New Britain Province | 356 mi | 573 km | 309 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Milne Bay Province | 391 mi | 629 km | 340 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Province | 399 mi | 642 km | 346 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Honiara | 401 mi | 645 km | 348 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Guadalcanal Province | 417 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bougainville by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bougainville 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 | ||
| Micronesia | 1,053 mi | 1,694 km | 914 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Solomon Islands | 1,132 mi | 1,822 km | 983 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Palau | 1,153 mi | 1,856 km | 1,002 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Timor Leste | 1,261 mi | 2,029 km | 1,095 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Guam | 1,362 mi | 2,192 km | 1,183 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bougainville. 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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| Bougainville (You) | Papua New Guinea | 328,000 | 9,357 | 34.95 |
| Choiseul Province | Solomon Islands | 31,748 | 3,837 | 9.64 |
| New Ireland | Papua New Guinea | 214,000 | 9,557 | 22.40 |
| Western Province | Solomon Islands | 84,542 | 5,475 | 15.44 |
| East New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 363,000 | 15,724 | 22.95 |
| Isabel Province | Solomon Islands | 35,257 | 4,136 | 8.78 |
| West New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 301,000 | 20,387 | 14.76 |
| Milne Bay Province | Papua New Guinea | 331,000 | 14,345 | 23.07 |
| Central Province | Solomon Islands | 31,298 | 615 | 50.89 |
| Honiara | Solomon Islands | 92,344 | 22 | 4,197.45 |
| Guadalcanal Province | Solomon Islands | 109,382 | 5,336 | 20.50 |
How does Bougainville rank within Papua New Guinea? 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 Bougainville appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Morobe Province | 733,000 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 638,000 |
| Madang Province | 548,000 |
| Western Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| East Sepik Province | 515,000 |
| Southern Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| Enga Province | 478,000 |
| Chimbu Province | 423,000 |
| National Capital | 410,000 |
| Jiwaka Province | 401,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Western Province | 98,189 |
| East Sepik Province | 43,671 |
| Sandaun Province | 35,820 |
| Gulf Province | 34,472 |
| Morobe Province | 33,705 |
| Central Province | 29,998 |
| Madang Province | 28,886 |
| Oro Province | 22,735 |
| West New Britain Province | 20,387 |
| East New Britain Province | 15,724 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| National Capital | 1,708.33 |
| Jiwaka Province | 110.74 |
| Chimbu Province | 69.20 |
| Western Highlands Province | 57.37 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 57.19 |
| Enga Province | 37.34 |
| Bougainville ⭐ | 34.95 |
| Manus Province | 29.52 |
| Hela Province | 28.39 |
| Milne Bay Province | 23.07 |
Bougainville is a state or region within Papua New Guinea in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bougainville 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 Bougainville by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Papua New Guinea 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 Bougainville 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 Bougainville.
Knowing the distance from Bougainville to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Papua New Guinea. 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 Bougainville map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bougainville 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 Bougainville 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 Bougainville below the states table, or compare all Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.