Current Date And Time In National Capital, Papua New Guinea
Monday, 29 June 2026
00:33:26 PGT
Capital: Port Moresby
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 410,000
Area: 240.00 km²
State Code: PG-NCD
Find states and regions closest to National Capital 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 National Capital from our regional database:
| Capital City | Port Moresby |
| Total Population | 410,000 |
| Land Area | 240 km² |
| Population Density | 1,708.33 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -9.4377° N |
| Center Longitude | 147.2141° E |
| Average Elevation | 36 m (118 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 | ||
| Central Province | 27 mi | 43 km | 23 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Oro Province | 76 mi | 123 km | 66 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Morobe Province | 188 mi | 302 km | 163 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 224 mi | 360 km | 194 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Milne Bay Province | 236 mi | 380 km | 205 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Chimbu Province | 269 mi | 433 km | 234 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Gulf Province | 286 mi | 460 km | 248 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Jiwaka Province | 309 mi | 497 km | 268 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| West New Britain Province | 322 mi | 518 km | 279 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Western Highlands Province | 325 mi | 523 km | 282 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to National Capital by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from National Capital supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
Quick Links: Papua New Guinea Info | Countries Near Papua New Guinea | Country Geolocation
| 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 National Capital. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Capital (You) | Papua New Guinea | 410,000 | 240 | 1,708.33 |
| Central Province | Papua New Guinea | 305,000 | 29,998 | 10.17 |
| Oro Province | Papua New Guinea | 198,000 | 22,735 | 8.68 |
| Morobe Province | Papua New Guinea | 733,000 | 33,705 | 21.75 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 638,000 | 11,157 | 57.19 |
| Milne Bay Province | Papua New Guinea | 331,000 | 14,345 | 23.07 |
| Chimbu Province | Papua New Guinea | 423,000 | 6,134 | 69.20 |
| Gulf Province | Papua New Guinea | 178,000 | 34,472 | 5.16 |
| Jiwaka Province | Papua New Guinea | 401,000 | 4,798 | 110.74 |
| West New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 301,000 | 20,387 | 14.76 |
| Western Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 4,299 | 57.37 |
How does National Capital 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 National Capital appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Morobe Province | 733,000 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | 638,000 |
| Madang Province | 548,000 |
| East Sepik Province | 515,000 |
| Southern Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| Western Highlands Province | 515,000 |
| Enga Province | 478,000 |
| Chimbu Province | 423,000 |
| National Capital ⭐ | 410,000 |
| Jiwaka Province | 401,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
National Capital is a state or region within Papua New Guinea in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to National Capital 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 National Capital 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 National Capital 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 National Capital.
Knowing the distance from National Capital 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 National Capital map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from National Capital 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 National Capital 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 National Capital 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.