Current Date And Time In Western Province, Papua New Guinea
Sunday, 28 June 2026
22:55:42 PGT
Capital: Daru
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 223,000
Area: 98,189.00 km²
State Code: WPD
Find states and regions closest to Western 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 Western Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Daru |
| Total Population | 223,000 |
| Land Area | 98,189 km² |
| Population Density | 2.25 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -7.8345° N |
| Center Longitude | 142.0215° E |
| Average Elevation | 18 m (58 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 | ||
| Gulf Province | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Highlands Province | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Hela Province | 165 mi | 265 km | 143 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| South Papua | 176 mi | 283 km | 153 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Highlands Province | 202 mi | 326 km | 176 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Enga Province | 205 mi | 329 km | 178 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Jiwaka Province | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Chimbu Province | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| East Sepik Province | 253 mi | 407 km | 220 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Highlands Province | 264 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western 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 Western 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) |
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| Western Province (You) | Papua New Guinea | 223,000 | 98,189 | 2.25 |
| Gulf Province | Papua New Guinea | 178,000 | 34,472 | 5.16 |
| Southern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 15,098 | 21.64 |
| Hela Province | Papua New Guinea | 298,000 | 10,498 | 28.39 |
| South Papua | Indonesia | 517,623 | 193,276 | 2.68 |
| Western Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 4,299 | 57.37 |
| Enga Province | Papua New Guinea | 478,000 | 11,704 | 37.34 |
| Jiwaka Province | Papua New Guinea | 401,000 | 4,798 | 110.74 |
| Chimbu Province | Papua New Guinea | 423,000 | 6,134 | 69.20 |
| East Sepik Province | Papua New Guinea | 515,000 | 43,671 | 12.03 |
| Eastern Highlands Province | Papua New Guinea | 638,000 | 11,157 | 57.19 |
How does Western 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 Western 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) |
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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 |
Western Province is a state or region within Papua New Guinea in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western 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 Western 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 Western 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 Western Province.
Knowing the distance from Western 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 Western Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western 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 Western 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 Western 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.