Current Date And Time In West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Thursday, 23 July 2026
00:18:53 PGT
Capital: Kimbe
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 301,000
Area: 20,387.00 km²
State Code: WBK
Find states and regions closest to West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Kimbe |
| Total Population | 301,000 |
| Land Area | 20,387 km² |
| Population Density | 14.76 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -5.7047° N |
| Center Longitude | 150.0259° E |
| Average Elevation | 431 m (1,415 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 | ||
| East New Britain Province | 149 mi | 239 km | 129 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| New Ireland | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Morobe Province | 250 mi | 402 km | 217 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Oro Province | 254 mi | 409 km | 221 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Milne Bay Province | 267 mi | 430 km | 232 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Central Province | 295 mi | 475 km | 256 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 305 mi | 492 km | 265 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| National Capital | 322 mi | 518 km | 279 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Manus Province | 331 mi | 532 km | 287 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Madang Province | 340 mi | 547 km | 295 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to West New Britain Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from West New Britain Province 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 West New Britain Province. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West New Britain Province (You) | Papua New Guinea | 301,000 | 20,387 | 14.76 |
| East New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 363,000 | 15,724 | 22.95 |
| New Ireland | Papua New Guinea | 214,000 | 9,557 | 22.40 |
| Morobe Province | Papua New Guinea | 733,000 | 33,705 | 21.75 |
| Oro Province | Papua New Guinea | 198,000 | 22,735 | 8.68 |
| Milne Bay Province | Papua New Guinea | 331,000 | 14,345 | 23.07 |
| Central Province | Papua New Guinea | 305,000 | 29,998 | 10.17 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 638,000 | 11,157 | 57.19 |
| National Capital | Papua New Guinea | 410,000 | 240 | 1,708.33 |
| Manus Province | Papua New Guinea | 62,000 | 2,000 | 29.52 |
| Madang Province | Papua New Guinea | 548,000 | 28,886 | 18.97 |
How does West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
West New Britain Province is a state or region within Papua New Guinea in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province.
Knowing the distance from West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province 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 West New Britain Province 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.