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Monday, 27 July 2026
19:45:25 GMT
Find states and regions closest to Ascension in Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena and Africa.
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 Saint Helena
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 Ascension from our regional database:
| Capital City | Georgetown |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -15.9583° N |
| Center Longitude | -5.702° E |
| Average Elevation | 566 m (1,856 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Saint Helena | 0 mi | 0 km | 0 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Namibe | 1,188 mi | 1,913 km | 1,032 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Annobon | 1,266 mi | 2,038 km | 1,100 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Benguela | 1,301 mi | 2,093 km | 1,129 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Kunene Region | 1,312 mi | 2,112 km | 1,140 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Huíla | 1,357 mi | 2,184 km | 1,179 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Omusati Region | 1,366 mi | 2,198 km | 1,186 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Luanda | 1,368 mi | 2,202 km | 1,188 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Bengo | 1,392 mi | 2,241 km | 1,209 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| São Tomé Island | 1,401 mi | 2,254 km | 1,216 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ascension by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ascension supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Namibia | 1,805 mi | 2,905 km | 1,568 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Sao Tome And Principe | 2,017 mi | 3,246 km | 1,752 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Angola | 2,037 mi | 3,278 km | 1,769 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| South Africa | 2,063 mi | 3,321 km | 1,792 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Liberia | 2,113 mi | 3,400 km | 1,835 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ascension. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Ascension (You) | Saint Helena | — | — | — |
| Namibe | Angola | 471,613 | 57,091 | 5.04 |
| Annobon | Equatorial Guinea | 5,314 | 17 | 312.59 |
| Benguela | Angola | 2,036,662 | 39,826 | 29.92 |
| Kunene Region | Namibia | 120,762 | 115,293 | 0.46 |
| Huíla | Angola | 2,354,398 | 79,022 | 17.78 |
| Omusati Region | Namibia | 316,671 | 26,573 | 8.31 |
| Luanda | Angola | 6,542,942 | 18,826 | 1,065.24 |
| Bengo | Angola | 351,579 | 31,371 | 6.24 |
| São Tomé Island | Sao Tome And Principe | 193,413 | 854 | 226.49 |
| Cabinda | Angola | 688,285 | 7,270 | 37.65 |
Ascension is a state or region within Saint Helena in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ascension 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 Ascension by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Saint Helena page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Ascension 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 Ascension.
Knowing the distance from Ascension to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Saint Helena. 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 Ascension map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ascension 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 Ascension 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 Ascension below the states table, or compare all Saint Helena 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 Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Saint Helena state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.